Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management
Entry requirements
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2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject.
(eg, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, mathematics, geoscience or any physical sciences subject). 2.2 degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on modules taken.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Prepare for a career in the nuclear industry through our Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Masters programme. Develop the scientific understanding and practical skills to address challenges in nuclear decommissioning, waste management and remediation.
Enhance your understanding of nuclear sciences, geosciences and materials science, preparing you for an exciting job or research role. There’s a high demand for skilled graduates in this field as work continues to decommission the current fleet of reactors.
We blend foundational knowledge and practical skill which you'll be taught by our experts. you'll also benefit from our extensive links into industry and regulators, both in the UK and internationally, so you’ll be well placed for an exciting future. Our course teaches a broad range of topics and you can also specialise in your chosen area of interest with a research project.
- Dive into exciting modules spanning Physics and Chemistry disciplines, covering areas such as radiation transport, health physics, and fuel cycles
- Explore cutting-edge environmental topics including decommissioning, groundwater hydraulics, and site investigation & remediation
- Tailor your summer project to your interests in industry, and transform it into a thesis by the end of the programme
Information for international students
Standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band).
Fees and funding
Please refer to Postgraduate Taught Fees - University of Birmingham for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- 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