MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

34,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nuclear Science and Engineering is an exciting area of research and industrial investment in the UK. Nuclear energy supplies around 20% of the UK's electricity, and significant investments are underway into the construction of new reactors at Hinkley Point C, with Sizewell C and further new reactors expected in the coming decade. The existing generation of advanced gas-cooled reactors are been decommissioned, and new, advanced fission and fusion reactors are being designed. As a result, there is huge demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills to work in the nuclear industry.



Our MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering teaches you the science and engineering background to the operation of nuclear fission and fusion energy. The MSc prepares you for a career in industry or academia, combining the strengths of our science and engineering faculties with an established programme of nationally recognised industrial research.



The MSc has been developed and delivered in partnership with industry, including a focus on nuclear professionalism. After completing the programme, you will be familiar with the nuclear industry and its unique safety culture, which will prepare you to enter the industry or continue in academia. The programme offers a unique multidisciplinary experience and is a key part of the South West Nuclear Hub.



Our industrial partners, including EDF, Jacobs, NNL, UKAEA and many others, sponsor and provide guidance on some of our student research projects. In previous years, some students have even received a bursary from partners they have worked with during their placement.



The University of Bristol is ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021), with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.



More information on the MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering is available on the South West Nuclear Hub Teaching pages.


Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nuclear Science and Engineering is an exciting area of research and industrial investment in the UK. Nuclear energy supplies around 20% of the UK's electricity, and significant investments are underway into the construction of new reactors at Hinkley Point C, with Sizewell C and further new reactors expected in the coming decade. The existing generation of advanced gas-cooled reactors are been decommissioned, and new, advanced fission and fusion reactors are being designed. As a result, there is huge demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills to work in the nuclear industry.



Our MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering teaches you the science and engineering background to the operation of nuclear fission and fusion energy. The MSc prepares you for a career in industry or academia, combining the strengths of our science and engineering faculties with an established programme of nationally recognised industrial research.



The MSc has been developed and delivered in partnership with industry, including a focus on nuclear professionalism. After completing the programme, you will be familiar with the nuclear industry and its unique safety culture, which will prepare you to enter the industry or continue in academia. The programme offers a unique multidisciplinary experience and is a key part of the South West Nuclear Hub.



Our industrial partners, including EDF, Jacobs, NNL, UKAEA and many others, sponsor and provide guidance on some of our student research projects. In previous years, some students have even received a bursary from partners they have worked with during their placement.



The University of Bristol is ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021), with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.



More information on the MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering is available on the South West Nuclear Hub Teaching pages.


Admission Requirements

85+
6.5+
67+
3.3+
An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline. Applicants outside of Engineering, Physics or Chemistry must demonstrate mathematical knowledge either with a Grade C or above in A-level Mathematicss (or international equivalent) or three degree-level maths modules at grade 2:1 or above.

25 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
15,800 GBP
International
34,900 GBP

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