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Nuclear Science and Technology, MSc, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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About Nuclear Science and Technology, MSc - at University of Sheffield

This course is run in partnership with fellow members of the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium (Sheffield is one of the lead partners, along with Manchester and Liverpool) and gives you access to more than 90 per cent of the UK's academic expertise in nuclear waste immobilisation, decommissioning and clean-up.

You'll be based in the department's world-leading NucleUS Immobilisation Science Laboratory, and will take eight modules on the nuclear fuel cycle. Topics include Decomissioning, Nuclear Technology and Environment and Safety. Each module includes a week at one of our partner universities.

Some modules require overseas travel.

Accreditation

Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), The Energy Institute (EI), The Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IoM3) and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Notes about fees for this course

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.

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Funding for postgraduate taught courses

Scholarships of up to £3000 are available on the basis of academic excellence and Access and Participation criteria. UK students only. 

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in materials, a physical science (chemistry or physics) or a related engineering subject.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

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