Plasma Science and Fusion Energy

Course Overview

The PhD Plasma Science and Fusion Energy at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Students have access to a range of fusion energy facilities across the UK, including the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, the MAST and JET tokamaks at Culham in Oxfordshire, advanced materials research facilities, the Orion laser and high performance computing facilities. International links provide access to many other fusion devices around the world. The combination of world-leading experts and world-class facilities creates an outstanding training environment for the next generation of fusion scientists; the generation who will exploit ITER, NIF and other int... International tuition fees are £30,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and 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, a median graduate salary of £40,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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