Program Overview

MSc Nuclear Science and Technology / Overview

Degree awarded

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Duration

1 Year [Full-Time]; 2 years or 3 Years [Part-Time]

Entry requirements

The minimum academic entry requirements for a Masters programme will be a Lower Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. For applicants with some years' industrial experience, a lesser qualification may be acceptable.

Full entry requirements

• A Lower Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Industrial experience may be considered for applicants with a lesser qualification.

How to apply

Apply online

Sustainable Development Goals

This course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Course options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
---|---|---|---|---
MSc | Y | Y | N | Y
PGDip | Y | Y | N | N
PGCert | Y | Y | N | N

Course description

There is a substantial continuing need for specialist engineers to service the nuclear industry for the operation and decommissioning of the existing reactors, and a growing worldwide programme of building new reactors. Against this background, The University of Manchester is offering a postgraduate programme in Nuclear Science & Technology to help supply the industry with expertise level to help fill the predicted skills gap.

Open days

NTEC offers an on-campus open day in March and a virtual open day in July each year.

Fees

Full and part time students should check the NTEC website for up to date information on fees.

• Fees are payable annually in September.
• For part-time courses lasting more than 1 year, the fee may be paid in one lump sum or by annual instalments, divided equally over the number of years you apply for.
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
• All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry).

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

School/Faculty overview

Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science.

Courses in related subject areas

• Nuclear Engineering
• Physics and Astronomy

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