Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Deepen your understanding of reactor physics and get set for a career in the growing nuclear industry.


From radiation transport to reactor systems and fusion, you’ll study a broad range of physics and engineering topics that will open up a world of opportunities. You’ll also take part in field trips, including a day at a training reactor.


Course highlights



You'll be taught by experts and benefit from our extensive links into industry and regulators, both in the UK and internationally. Our course launched in 1956, with the construction of Britain’s first nuclear reactor. We’ve continually evolved to keep pace with this increasingly sophisticated field so you’ll benefit from a well-established programme that will expand your horizons.

    • Get hands-on experience by spending a day at a training reactor, where reactor operators are trained.
    • Take part in visits to a variety of nuclear establishments throughout the academic year. 
    • Learn from world-leading academic staff across different Schools within the University, gaining expert knowledge in the field.
    • Engage in a summer project, typically based in the industry, and culminate your experience by writing it up as an MSc thesis.

    Programme overview

    Main Subject

    Physics and Astronomy

    Degree

    MSc

    Study Level

    Masters

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    Deepen your understanding of reactor physics and get set for a career in the growing nuclear industry.


    From radiation transport to reactor systems and fusion, you’ll study a broad range of physics and engineering topics that will open up a world of opportunities. You’ll also take part in field trips, including a day at a training reactor.


    Course highlights



    You'll be taught by experts and benefit from our extensive links into industry and regulators, both in the UK and internationally. Our course launched in 1956, with the construction of Britain’s first nuclear reactor. We’ve continually evolved to keep pace with this increasingly sophisticated field so you’ll benefit from a well-established programme that will expand your horizons.

      • Get hands-on experience by spending a day at a training reactor, where reactor operators are trained.
      • Take part in visits to a variety of nuclear establishments throughout the academic year. 
      • Learn from world-leading academic staff across different Schools within the University, gaining expert knowledge in the field.
      • Engage in a summer project, typically based in the industry, and culminate your experience by writing it up as an MSc thesis.

      Admission Requirements

      64+
      3.2+
      6+
      169+
      4.5+
      2:1 Honours Degree in  a relevant subject (eg, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or any Physical Science subject)

      1 Year
      Sep

      Tuition fees

      Domestic
      11,250 GBP
      International
      31,500 GBP

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