University of Malta
Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology
Course Content
YEAR 1
Semester 1
ME 5001
ME 5102
ME 5201
VLSI Technology
VLSI DSP Units
MEMS Technology and Applications 1
CCE 5200
CCE 5201
MNE 5004
Digital Communications
Advanced Signal Processing
Foundations in RF Microelectronics
Circuit Design
MSc/PGDIP in
Microelectronics and
Microsystems
Semester 2
ICT 5901
ME 5003
Research Methods
Signal Conditioning and Data
Converters
CCE 5302
MNE 5002
MNE 5103
MNE 5202
MNE 5203
MNE 5301
Intelligent Wireless Solutions
RF Integrated Circuit Design
System on Chip
MEMS Technology and Applications 2
Simulation of Semiconductor Devices
Optoelectronics
YEAR 2
MNE 5900
Dissertation
Student Testimonials
Ryan Grixti
“This MSc degree integrates all the different
aspects related to microsystem design. During
this course one can understand how analogue,
digital and micromechanical devices are
designed and implemented
in order to
produce a useful product”.
Daniel Zammit “This MSc degree has given me an invaluable
holistic insight into the design of
microelectronic devices as it encompasses
various subjects of interest which are usually
restricted to other fields. My expectations of
the course were surpassed and the view
presented
during
the
undergraduate
engineering degree was comprehensively
enhanced by continuous challenges which
served to further gear me towards the
industrial requirements”.
COTACT US:
Dr Ing. Edward Gatt
Department of Micro and Nanoelectronics
University of Malta
Faculty of ICT
Engineering Building Rm 402
Tel: +356 2340 2074
E-mail: edward.gatt@um.edu.mt
URL: www.um.edu.mt/ict/mne
The Department of Microelectronics and anoelectronics is responsible for
the research and the lecturing in the fields of Analogue and Mixed Mode ASIC
Design, RF CMOS Circuits, Embedded Systems, Biotechnology Chips,
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Quantum Nanostructures,
System-in-Package (SiP) and System-on-Chip (SoC).
Analogue ASIC Design
Digital ASIC Design
Digital Control Systems
RF/Microwave Design
FPGA / CPLD
Biomedical Systems and Modelling
MNE in brief
Microsensor Design
MEMS
Hardware DSP
Embedded Systems
SOC / SiP
Optoelectronics
More than
90 publications in peer
reviewed international
journals, conference
proceedings and books.
Participation in EU
funded research projects
such as SENSATION
and LAB4MEMS.
MSc/PGDIP in Microelectronics and Microsystems
The Department of Micro and
Nanoelectronics (MNE) was
established just six years ago
with the setting up of the Faculty
of ICT. The decision taken by
the University to start the new
Department stemmed from the
growth of the integrated circuit
industry together with embedded
systems, which have become an
integral part of our lives.
Over the past years, the
Department has established itself
in the field of analogue, digital
and radio frequency integrated
circuit design together with the
design of microsensors.
These are fields, which have
seen major growth over the past
years, particularly with the
emergence of mobile devices,
biomedical portable devices,
gaming and embedded systems.
To address the need of producing
qualified specialists for these types
of jobs, the Department is offering
these two postgraduate degree
programmes in Microelectronics
and Microsystems.
ADMISSIO REQUIREMETS
The Master of Science (MSc) is
extended over a period of two
academic years (one year taught
course and one year of research
work) whereas the PGDIP
(Postgraduate Diploma) is covered
in a single academic year (taught
course).
REGISTRATIO
Application details can be
obtained from the office of the
University Registrar.
Tel: +356 2340 2385
http://www.um.edu.mt/courses/
Research links with
industry and academia
including:
ST-Microelectronics,
France, Italy
University of Surrey, UK
Università di Pavia, Italy
CEA-LETI, France
Vestfold University
College, Norway
These degree programmes are
open to applicants in possession of
a Second Class Honours Bachelors
Degree in ICT, Engineering or
Science or equivalent
qualifications approved by the
Senate on the recommendation of
the Board of Studies.
Malta has also seen investments
in the area with a number of
companies starting their own
research and design activities in
the implementation of both
integrated circuitry and
embedded systems.
Dr Ing. Edward Gatt
Senior Lecturer
Head of Department - M*E
Department of Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics
University of Malta – Faculty of ICT