Advanced sensing platforms

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Overview

Context of PhD Advanced sensing platforms project at University of Dundee.

The Raman spectroscopy technique provides a ’spectral fingerprint’ of a molecule that can be used for analytical proposes in a variety of applications. It is well suited for the analysis of solid, liquid and gas samples without the need for laborious sample preparation.

The main obstacle to the widespread implementation of Raman spectroscopy is that the Raman effect is very weak. In this context, Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) combines all advantages of the Raman technique, notably the high specificity, with greatly increased sensitivity.

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Programme Structure

This extends the application scope of SERS

• to analytical chemistry and biochemistry, forensics and trace analysis of medicines, drugs, explosives, etc.
• In the context of SERS implementation for trace detection, it is essential to design sensing platforms that are stable, robust, and reproducible and that can be produced at reduced cost and, if necessary, on a large scale.
• Over the past few years, there has been a notable shift in the development of SERS substrates, gearing toward practical applications where high reproducibility and enhancement are of paramount importance.

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• For entry to the 4 year PhD programme students should have a degree in an appropriate subject with the equivalent of a UK 2:1 classification. An MSc for an English speaking University would be desirable, but not a requirement.
• IELTS 6.5

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Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 53,187 AUD / year (≈ 27,900 GBP / year)

Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,543 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)

Living costs

Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,500-2,848 AUD / month

Funding

Scholarships