Photonics and Laser Engineering

Are you interested in light-based applications and sensor solutions? Then the Master of Science Engineering with a profile in Photonics and Laser Engineering at the UAS Graubünden is the right program for you.

A degree opens the door to a top professional position or a job in research and development. The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is an educational program developed jointly by the Swiss universities of applied sciences. It is aimed at highly motivated Bachelor graduates with a very good degree. The language of instruction is exclusively English. Contact teaching accounts for around one third (30 ECTS) of the entire course and is mainly held centrally in Zurich. The remaining two thirds (60 ECTS) are dedicated to practical project work and the Master's thesis and take place locally at the enrolled university of applied sciences.

Photonics and laser engineering are key technologies that link the most diverse fields of application in an interdisciplinary manner. These include image processing, optical metrology, medical technology and life sciences. The basis of all these technologies is the generation and detection of light - usually laser light - for metrological applications, material processing or communication.

Graduates of the "Photonics and Laser Engineering" profile know and understand photonic key components, light-based processes and measurement methods. They can simulate these using numerical models and design and experimentally verify them for new applications. This includes machine image processing - machine vision - the development of electronics and printed circuit boards as well as the mechanical design of systems.

Graduates with a Master's degree in Photonics and Laser Engineering are interdisciplinary all-round specialists. They are predestined for leading positions with management responsibility in the fields of research and development, intelligent manufacturing, industrial process and quality control as well as automation and digital factories (Industry 4.0).

With the MSE degree program in Photonics and Laser Engineering, you will acquire a fundamental understanding of the physical principles and processes of photonics. You will be an expert in the use of light and lasers in a wide range of applications, from lighting technology to production technology, from measurement technology to medical technology, and will be able to design and implement photonic sensor systems for automation and production. They have the ability to numerically simulate multidisciplinary systems with photonic elements and to combine light-based technologies with mechanical, micromechanical and electro-optical systems.

Photonics and laser engineers are able to solve complex problems using suitable methods. They can quickly gain an overview of the current state of the art, assess existing scientific approaches and apply them accordingly. They can also assess the feasibility and market benefits of new photonics systems. They are predestined to lead multidisciplinary project teams and can communicate, collaborate and interact with other fields such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, medical and biotechnology, computer science or data science in an interdisciplinary manner.

Study focus:

● 3D machine vision and AI
● Lidar systems
● NIR measurement technology
● Microscopy, spectroscopy and medical diagnostics
● Laser material processing
● Fiber optic technology and data communication
● Numerical simulation of optical systems

Study plan

The degree program consists of theory and context modules as well as the specialization with the Master's thesis. The theory and context modules require 30 ECTS credits (around one third), the specialization 60 ECTS credits (around two thirds).

Recommended theory modules
The theory modules comprise 30 of 90 ECTS credits. The modules are taught by professors from all over Switzerland at different locations. You will complete these modules together with other MSE students.

Here you will find the recommended theory modules for the MSE profile Photonics and Laser Engineering (Pho).

Specialist specialization
The specialization comprises 60 of 90 ECTS. It consists of two practice-oriented projects (2 x 15 ECTS) and a Master's thesis (30 ECTS). The work can be carried out as part of research projects at the UAS Grisons or with industry partners. The exact topics are determined individually in consultation with your academic advisor.

For admission, you need a Bachelor's degree or a comparable degree in engineering. The achievements of the entire Bachelor's degree must correspond to an ECTS grade A or B. Admission "sur dossier" is possible for Grade C. Grade D is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the admission requirements, please contact us. We will be happy to help you.

Application form

If you would like to register for the program, please send the completed registration form and the required documents to the administration of the UAS Grisons.

Start of studies

Fall semester: September
Spring semester: February

Application deadline

Fall semester: May 31
Spring semester: November 30

Places are allocated according to the date of receipt of the application documents. Applications will also be considered after the application deadline if places are available.

Consulting

Do you have content-related or administrative questions? Would you like study advice? We will be happy to help you.

University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
Pulvermühlestrasse 57
7000 Chur
Switzerland

Phone +41 81 286 24 86
E-mail mse@clutterfhgr.ch