- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- TBA
- Entry requirements
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Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a UK undergraduate honours degree or international equivalent, or a first degree with an additional master's degree or international equivalent.
For more information on entry requirements, please visit the SATURN CDT website .
- How to apply
Please visit SATURN CDT website for more information about applications.
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Y | N | N | N |
Programme description
Take your place in the next generation of nuclear experts by joining our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in SATURN (Skills And Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear). This collaborative CDT involving the Universities of Manchester, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield and Strathclyde will work towards building the skills base needed to support the UK's Net Zero targets.
For more information, visit the SATURN CDT website .
Open days
Visit our Events and Opportunities page to find out more about upcoming open days and webinars.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PhD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): Band A - TBC; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Physics & Astronomy
- Contact name
- SATURN CDT
- Telephone
- SATURN@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.saturn-nuclear-cdt.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty
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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. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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