Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors
Entry requirements
In a relevant subject (eg, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or any Physical Science subject)
Months of entry
September, October
Course content
Deepen your understanding of reactor physics and get set for a career in the growing nuclear industry.
From radiation transport to reactor systems and fusion, you’ll study a broad range of physics and engineering topics that will open up a world of opportunities. You’ll also take part in field trips, including a day at a training reactor.
You'll be taught by experts and benefit from our extensive links into industry and regulators, both in the UK and internationally. Our course launched in 1956, with the construction of Britain’s first nuclear reactor. We’ve continually evolved to keep pace with this increasingly sophisticated field so you’ll benefit from a well-established programme that will expand your horizons.
- Get hands-on experience by spending a day at a training reactor, where reactor operators are trained.
- Learn from world-leading academic staff across different Schools within the University, gaining expert knowledge in the field.
- Engage in a summer project, typically based in the industry, and culminate your experience by writing it up as an MSc thesis.
Information for international students
Fees and funding
Please refer to Postgraduate Taught Fees - University of Birmingham for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- Masters
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions Team
- eps-apply@contacts.bham.ac.uk