M.Sc Solar Cell Technology

Course description

This course is designed to train physical science and engineering graduates to develop new photovoltaic devices and test their effectiveness as a global energy resource. The course is based on more than 20 years of solar research at the University of Sheffield and spans fundamental materials science and real-world PV system development.

Laboratory training in materials science will teach you how to characterize and test solar cell materials, leading to the fabrication and measurement of photovoltaic devices. You will learn how to analyze and assess the performance of photovoltaic systems by working with the team behind Sheffield Solar – they run the UK’s largest PV database and our rooftop solar testbed facility. There’s also dedicated business and enterprise training.

Your career

We have close links with organisations in the solar industry who we’ve collaborated with on projects and who have employed our graduates. These range from companies making solar cell materials to the National Grid. Our industry partners will support your learning by giving guest lectures, designing research projects and providing insights into possible jobs after graduation. The course is also great preparation for a PhD.