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.
For more information please visit the NTEC website .
Coursework and assessment
Course unit details
This course unit programme is available on either a full-time or part-timebasis. The mode of study can be either direct taught, distance learning, or a combination of both.
It addresses a broad range of disciplines in Nuclear Science & Technology it is particularly concerned with ongoing liabilities and the nuclear legacy and is designed to assist companies and individuals in meeting the challenge of this important industry.
The part-time programme option offers the opportunity for employees to gain a postgraduate qualification whilst remaining in full-time employment.
Part-time MSc taken over 3 years:
- Year 1: 4 course units (Successful completion attains Postgraduate Certificate)
- Year 2: 4 course units (Successful completion attains Postgraduate Diploma)
- Year 3: Project & Dissertation (Successful completion attains MSc)
Part-time MSc taken over 2 years:
- 8 course units are taken over the two year period with the project and dissertation also being completed in the second year.
Full-time MSc taken over 1 year:
- 8 course units are taken over a period of approximately 9 months. The project and dissertation then follows.
For more information on course units, please visit the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium taught programme summary .
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing, Storage and Disposal of Nuclear Waste | PHYS65060 | 15 | Optional |
| Particle Engineering in the Nuclear Industry | PHYS65070 | 15 | Optional |
| Reactor Thermal Hydraulics | PHYS65180 | 15 | Optional |
| Severe Accidents | PHYS65280 | 15 | Optional |
| Primary Circuit Materials and Manufacturing | PHYS65410 | 15 | Optional |
| Control and Instrumentation (C&I) and Functional Safety | PHYS65420 | 15 | Optional |
| Tritium and the Fusion Fuel Cycle | PHYS65430 | 15 | Optional |
Scholarships and bursaries
For more information about these scholarships please visit Manchester Master's Bursary and Funding Opportunities - Nuclear Technology Education Consortium .