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    Sensor Systems Engineering MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    £45,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    37%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    90
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £45,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers the entire process of sensor system development from design, fabrication, and characterisation of individual sensors to sensor instrumentation, signal processing, networks, and systems. Includes core modules on sensors, advanced instrumentation, sensor systems and networks, microelectro-mechanical systems, and laboratory work, plus optional modules and an individual research project.

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    8th in Engineering and Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

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    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $16,530.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London is £45,000 across 90 required credits.
    Is Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London online or in-person?
    Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London take to complete?
    Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-Class Honours
    Is Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Sensor Systems Engineering MSc at Imperial College London is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.