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PostgraduateMSc

Nuclear Science and Engineering

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£35,900Per Year (Intl)
£16,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Nuclear Science and Engineering is an exciting area of research and industrial investment in the UK. Nuclear energy has historically supplied around 20% of the UK's electricity, and significant investments are underway into the construction of new reactors at Hinkley Point C, with Sizewell C and further new reactors expected in the coming decade. The existing generation of advanced gas-cooled reactors are been decommissioned, and new, advanced fission, such as High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGR), fusion reactors, such as the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP), and small ... International tuition fees are £35,900 per year, home/UK fees are £16,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Nuclear Reactor Physics and Theory
Thermal Hydraulics and Heat Transfer in Reactors
Nuclear Materials Science and Engineering
Fusion Energy Systems and Plasma Physics
Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
Advanced Nuclear Engineering Design
Research Methods in Nuclear Science
Nuclear Industry and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£35,900

Home Student Fee

£16,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Nuclear Science and Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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