MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name

• Fundamentals of Nuclear Science
• Nuclear Reactor Engineering
• Nuclear Materials Behaviour
• Nuclear Reactor Physics
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• Research Skills
• Group Project
• Individual Research Project
   

Students must choose 30 credit points from the optional units listed below (subject to availability):

Select from:

• Introduction to Nuclear Physics
• Materials Physics
• Nanophysics
• Surface Physics
• Advanced Physical & Theoretical Chemistry
• Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development
• Infrastructure Systems Management
• Computer Based Modelling 4
• Environmental Radioactivity

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline. Applicants must demonstrate mathematical knowledge, which may be demonstrated by modules/content within their undergraduate degree, or in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent). Candidates should supply details of high school qualifications when applying (if relevant). Relevant professional experience or qualifications can also be put forward for consideration as equivalent to the academic entry requirements. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only (otherwise see English language proficiency tests):

• 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills

Fees 

• UK: full-time £12,300
• Overseas: full-time £25,900

Graduates will leave equipped with a familiarity with the nuclear industry and the specialised nature of its safety culture, and they will be prepared to enter the industry or continue towards further research.

Recent graduates have gone to work in the nuclear industry for employers such as Dounreay, EDF Energy, Nuclear Grads, Frazer Nash and Atkins. Others have continued to PhD study, including within the Interface Analysis Centre and the Solid Mechanics Research Group at the University of Bristol.