Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD Nuclear Science at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Reactor Engineering and Design
Radiation Protection and Safety
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Management
Research Methods in Nuclear Science
Decommissioning and Waste Management
Nuclear Materials Science
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,900
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700
Home Student Fee
£32,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-09 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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