Vacuum Engineering and Applications MSc
Currently offered as a distance-learning course
Vacuum Engineering and Applications is a Salford Masters Training Package aimed at newly-qualified
science and engineering graduates and process, design and sales engineers or technicians
who have gained a number of years experience in a relevant industry.
The Salford Physics MSc gives training in state-of-the-art Vacuum Engineering Techniques
and Technology present within the industry.
Students will work closely with industry throughout the training programme, allowing them to become
familiar with the latest advances and developments in vacuum technology
Vacuum technology training at Salford - what's it about?
Each module will take the form of a stand-alone vacuum training programme - which means that industrialists can select a module or a number of modules as a short programme for their personnel or customers. Individual training modules can be taken by prior arrangement. The timescale of these will be tailored to meet industrial needs.
Entry onto individual masters-level training modules will depend on the recommendation of the company involved. Industrial seminars and industrial visits are a regular feature.
Students will also be expected to give seminars on relevant subjects - the technology concerned will be individually selected to meet students' direct needs and interests. Vacuum technology training involves the MKS VTS-1A Vacuum Training System and equipment donated by the major vacuum/gas flow component and system manufacturers.
Students are introduced to thin film deposition, ion implantation, chemical vapour deposition; analytical techniques such as scanning/transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction and mass spectrometry; and other essential technology elements within this masters-level Salford course on vacuum training.
Vacuum Training: Technology Courses - content, structure & assessment
Click on any of the module titles below to find out detailed information on syllabus, aims, and the full module specification (which includes information on assessment). See also the Reading List for Vacuum Engineering And Applications Msc
Semesters 1 & 2
Core Modules
Vacuum Theory (15 credits)
Gas Flow Control and Measurement (15 credits)
Fundamental Vacuum System Components and Design (30 credits)
Leak Detection, Residual Gas Analysis and Mass Spectrometry (30 credits)
Option Modules
Cryogenics (15 credits)
Process Technologies Under Vacuum (15 credits)
Analytical Technologies Under Vacuum (15 credits)
Electronics, Computer Interfacing and Programme Logic (15 credits)
Semester 3
MSc Project (60 credits)
The Vacuum Engineering and Applications masters degree is composed of a total of 180 credits of vacuum technology training courses. For details of the precise dates of each semester, see the 'MSc Courses Only - Academic Year Calendar'. Please note that exact course content is subject to change.
Vacuum Training: Engineering & Vacuum Technology - key facts
Entry Requirements:
MSc - A first or second-class honours degree in a science or engineering discipline or an appropriate level of industrial experience.
PgDip - A third-class honours degree or at least five years relevant industrial experience. On successful completion of the PgDip students may transfer to the MSc.
We welcome applications from students with alternative qualifications and/or significant relevant experience, subject to approval through a process of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). For further details, contact us.
International students must provide evidence of a proficiency in English
Course Enquiries Service:
T +44 (0)161 295 4545;
Email (EU Students);
Email (International Students)
Academic Enquiries:
Dr Richard Pilkington;
T +44 (0)161 295 4176;
Email
Applications:
How to Apply;
Application Form
Further Information:
Vacuum Engineering Website
Materials & Physics Research Centre
