Master's degree in
Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design (SEMD)
Why study this master?
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MOTIVATION

The master's degree in Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design aims to provide advanced and specialised scientific and technological training in the design and manufacture of integrated, digital and analogue circuits, with an emphasis on applying them in memory systems, communication systems, control systems, computing systems, sensors and emerging devices, such as 2D and quantum devices.

The aim is thus to cover the current shortage of professionals who have this kind of training, which is highly valued in industry at the Spanish and European levels and in research into semiconductor technologies. The master's degree offers comprehensive training that combines the resources and academic excellence of participating universities, which have years of experience in education and research in semiconductor engineering and microelectronic design, and the participation of the Spanish National Research Council’s IMB-CNM, the leading centre in microelectronic technologies.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMPETENCIES

The master's degree in Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design will provide you with great job opportunities such as:

  • Clean room technician.
  • Integrated circuit designer.
  • Researcher at related research centres.

You can also specialize in the two disciplines we offer: Semiconductors Manufacturing and Microelectronic Design.

Generic competencies are the skills that graduates acquire regardless of the specific course or field of study. The generic competencies established by the UPC are capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), teamwork and proper use of information resources.

Design devices, circuits, or integrated systems to respond to new products based on applications and taking into account sustainability and energy efficiency requirements.

Apply manufacturing techniques and processes, along with design, simulation, and characterization tools.

Select appropriate sources of information in scientific and technical literature promoting synthesis capability, alternative analysis, and critical debate.

Teamwork, communication, correctly plan activities, and effectively manage time and resources.

COURSES

The master's program is designed to be taken in 60 credits by choosing between one of its two branches: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Microelectronic Design, in one academic year and with the possibility of taking both branches by continuing the 90 credits in a year and a half with a double final year project.

The master's degree conceives the subjects of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Seminars and Master's Final Project as meeting points between academics and professionals from the participating companies as joint training entities.

The basic structure is the following:

  • 20 ECTS credits for 4 compulsory common subjects
  • 30 ECTS credits for elective subjects. These ones are divided in two diferent types:
    • 18 ECTS credits for 3 compulsory subjects belonging to the chosen branch
    • 12 ECTS credits for 3 elective subjects belonging to the chosen branch
  • 10 ECTS credits for the master's thesis

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Next, we provide you with the Master's Syllabus of the course 2024-2025

 
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Compulsory Subjects

20 ECTS

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Elective credits

30 ECTS

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Master's Thesis

10 ECTS

ADMISSION

Duration and start date

One academic years, 60 ECTS credits.

Starting September.

Fees and Grants

Information about fees and payment options.

More information about grants and scholarships for the degree.

Timetable and delivery

Afternoons. Face-to-face.

Language of instruction

English.

Location

Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)

Student Profile

Holders of a degree, or students in the last year of studies of a degree, can apply for admission to the master in Telecommunications Engineering. An official degree certificate is necessary the day of registration, in September. Please check the general academic requirements for master's degrees at UPC-Barcelona Tech.
Holders of a degree in:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Systems Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Science and Technology.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Further information can be found on Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)

 

Academic Calendar

The Academic year consists in 2 semesters, for a more detailed information check the following link

Timetables

Subjects are taken on afternoons. For a more detailed information check the following link

Master Degree Timetables

ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board for the Master's program in Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design is composed of companies Cisco, Ideaded, Imagenic, and Marvell, along with the Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The presidency is currently held by Ideaded.

Value proposition

Collaboration among companies, Catalan universities, and the National Center for Microelectronics within the Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design master’s program enriches curricular activities. By jointly showcasing opportunities to students and society, this collaboration promotes the development of highly qualified and specialized professionals and contributes to an agile and efficient socio-economic sustainable ecosystem.

 

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Contact Us

Academic coordination: Xavier Aragonés

Contact mail: masters.etsetb@upc.edu

The Master in Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design is an interuniversity master's degree coordinated by the
Escola Tècnica Superior d'enginyeria de Telecomunicació de Barcelona (ETSETB), member of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) with the participation of Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), and the strategic collaboration of the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).