Master of Engineering (MEng) emphasis:

Semiconductor Fabrication & Inspection

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This new Master of Engineering (MEng) emphasis in Semiconductor Fabrication & Inspection responds to increased demand in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. Recent government support will enable Canada to expand its semiconductor industry and develop new, made-in-Canada semiconductor-based products. Forecasts indicate the industry will require 40,000 well-trained labor force employees.

Through hands-on learning, you’ll take an interdisciplinary approach to developing expertise in semiconductor fabrication and inspection. As a part of your learning experience, you will also gain technical training by leveraging cutting-edge technology within two unique facilities at U of T Engineering:

The Toronto Nanofabrication Center (TNFC) is a micro/nanotechnology research and training facility. Here, you will perform deposition, lithography and etching in the cleanroom.
At the Open Centre for the Characterization of Advanced Materials (OCCAM) you will learn to measure the dimensions of the fine patterns formed on semiconductor wafers using state-of-the-art electron microscopes.

Program Eligibility

The Semiconductor Fabrication & Inspection emphasis is open to Master of Engineering (MEng) students in the following departments:

You cannot apply to the emphasis directly as a standalone program. If you are a prospective student, learn more about applying to our MEng programs.

Careers

Graduates from the Semiconductor Fabrication & Inspection emphasis can be employed by companies across a range of industries, including:

semiconductor manufacturing
electronics
aerospace
telecommunications
automotive
nanotechnology

Graduates will be poised to succeed in a range of high-demand careers including:

Process engineer
Yield and reliability engineer
Equipment engineer
Semiconductor manufacturing specialist
Wafer fabrication technician
Quality assurance analyst

Emphasis Requirements

MEng students must successfully complete four half courses (2.0 FCE), including one core course. The remaining coursework may be taken from the following lists.

Core Course

JEM1068H: Semiconductor Fabrication and Inspection.

Elective Courses

Choose at least 3 of the following courses:

ECE1398H: VLSI Technology
MSE1026H: Advanced Electron Microscopy
ECE1395H: Power Semiconductor Devices & Applications
MSE1066H: Practical Aspects of Electron Microscopy
MSE1067H: Materials Failure
MSE1031H: Forensic Engineering
JTC 1135H: Applied Surface & Interface Analysis
MSE1061H: Engineered Ceramics
MSE1022H: Special Topics in Materials Science I: Quantum Transport
MSE1065H: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Materials Design

ECE1352H: Analog Circuit Design I
ECE1396H: Analog Signal Processing Circuits
ECE1336H: Semiconductor Physics
ECE1390H: Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems: Integrated Circuits for Sensors and Biomedical Devices
ECE1718H: Special Topics in Computer Hardware Design: Advanced Computer Architecture
ECE1385H: Selected Topics in VLSI Systems: VLSI-based Digital Signal Processing and AI Systems
ECE1777H: Computer Methods for Circuit Simulation
ECE1387H: CAD for Digital Circuit Synthesis & Layout
ECE1392H: Integrated Circuits for Digital Communication