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Next-generation low-carbon cement wasteforms for safe disposal of radioactive waste, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

The next generation of irradiation and corrosion resistant steels for fusion reactor

Competition funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Modelling Flexible Nuclear Power Plant Integration in Future Low Carbon Energy Systems

Development and processing of vanadium alloys for nuclear fusion, phd in mechanical engineering - a digital twin-based approach for nuclear reactor design and prognosis, understanding tritium trapping/retention in fusion materials due to helium induced cavities, funded phd project (european/uk students only).

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

PhD position in Materials Informatics

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This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Assessment of Soft Magnetic Properties in Amorphous/Nanocrystalline High-Entropy Alloys through Magnetic Mechanism Modulation aimed at Next-Generation Electrical Machines

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Demonstration of novel high temperature zirconium alloys under irradiation for generation-IV fission

Fully-funded phd in sustainable high power rf amplifiers for muon colliders, understanding the influence of the composition and microstructure of cr based pvd coatings on the performance of coated claddings, development of sustainable superconducting rf for uk-xfel, flash annealing processing and microstructure engineering of ufg fibrous quenching & partitioning steels, digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors, understanding the influence of vanadium on the behaviour of zr alloys during irradiation.

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Research profile

We have established an enviable reputation for producing impactful work and sought-after graduates. Our group boasts the greatest breadth of expertise in the UK, which creates a research environment that allows for diversity, collaboration and a high level of understanding of the field as a whole.

Our experimental research includes studies to identify both the baryonic and non-baryonic constituents of the universe, the influence of nuclear reactions on stellar explosions, and the quark substructures of hadrons.

The main areas of our research include:

• photonuclear research
• exotic nuclei
• nuclear astrophysics
• silicon detector devices
• dark matter research

Training and support

Our students undertake experimental research, often in small collaborations. You will be encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the experiments, including design, construction, implementation, data analysis and presentation of results.

We have an in-house development programme of advanced particle and photon detection systems and state-of-the-art simulation software and analysis techniques. Much of this has been made possible by our work with commercial company Micron Semiconductor.

Another recent collaboration, with Imperial College and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, aims to establish the first direct evidence of non-baryonic dark matter.

Most of our projects are undertaken in international collaborations. Should your research warrant it, you will have the opportunity to develop your work at one of a number of high-profile research facilities and worldwide institutions, such as TRIUMF in Canada, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory in the US, CERN in Switzerland and Mainz University in Germany. These partnerships will not only help you develop your research to an international standard, but will also give you the chance to establish valuable contacts in the world of nuclear physics.

Career opportunities

Research degrees in nuclear physics from the University of Edinburgh have taken many of our graduates into international appointments. Recent alumni have taken research positions at international universities and labs including UCLA, Boston University, TRIUMF, and the universities of Michigan and Munich.

The quality of the degree is very well recognised, and a significant asset to any academic or commercial employer.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related discipline.

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• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 62 with at least 59 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

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49 Best universities for Nuclear Engineering in the United Kingdom

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the United Kingdom ranked based on their research performance in Nuclear Engineering. A graph of 193K citations received by 11.7K academic papers made by 49 universities in the United Kingdom was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Imperial College London

For Nuclear Engineering

2. University of Cambridge

3. University of Manchester

4. University of Nottingham

5. University of Birmingham

6. University of Oxford

7. University of Bristol

8. University College London

9. Loughborough University

10. University of Southampton

11. Ulster University

12. University of Warwick

13. Brunel University London

14. University of Leeds

15. University of Sheffield

16. Cranfield University

17. Cardiff University

18. Newcastle University

19. University of Liverpool

20. Lancaster University

21. University of Surrey

22. University of Strathclyde

23. University of Hull

24. University of Edinburgh

25. University of Glasgow

26. University of Bath

27. University of Reading

28. Aston University

29. Queen Mary University of London

30. University of Leicester

31. London South Bank University

32. University of Sussex

33. Durham University

34. Coventry University

35. University of Exeter

36. University of London

37. University of Wales

38. University of Salford

39. City, University of London

40. University of York

41. Queen's University Belfast

42. Heriot-Watt University

43. Swansea University

44. University of Huddersfield

45. King's College London

46. University of Aberdeen

47. University of Brighton

48. Northumbria University

49. University of Hertfordshire

The best cities to study Nuclear Engineering in the United Kingdom based on the number of universities and their ranks are London , Cambridge , Manchester , and Nottingham .

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This is an exciting time to be involved in the field of nuclear science and engineering, and the CDT in Growing skills for Reliable Energy from Nuclear (GREEN) will give students the chance to take their place among the next generation of nuclear experts.

A CDT PhD in GREEN is a fully-funded four-year qualification taking place across a consortium of the five universities of Sheffield, Manchester, Lancaster, Leeds and Liverpool.

The research programme offers a range of nuclear related projects across all five institutions, spanning a number of disciplines, and aims to develop and deliver the research and skills required to address key challenges in the field of nuclear energy across the entire fuel cycle.

Researchers in our CDT will carry out research that underpins the safe and extended operation of existing reactors and the future development of safe, secure and sustainable new build nuclear power plants in addition to back end research on spent fuel, decommissioning and waste management.

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The MPhil programme in Nuclear Energy, offered by the Department of Engineering in collaboration with the Cambridge Nuclear Energy Centre is a one-year full-time nuclear technology master's programme for engineers and scientists who wish to make a difference to the problems of climate change and energy security by developing nuclear power generation.

This programme was created in response to the emerging nuclear renaissance in the UK and around the world. In order to realise significant nuclear ambitions, a growing workforce of nuclear-skilled people is required. As well as a thorough education in technical aspects of nuclear energy, the course includes a grounding in the wider policy environment in which nuclear energy sits. It is also a highly flexible course, so that students may tailor the degree to suit their backgrounds, needs and preferences. Some students choose to focus entirely on engineering, while others choose options with greater weight on policy, economics, management or finance. This flexibility reflects the wide and varied needs of the nuclear industry.

The course is designed to cater not only to students wishing to enter the nuclear and energy industries, but also to those considering career paths in areas such as nuclear proliferation prevention, radiological protection, nuclear governance, nuclear medicine and health physics. While the prime focus of the course is to equip students for roles in industry, there is also a substantial research element in the course which would prepare students for a PhD programme.

Learning Outcomes

The course will equip its graduates with a wide range of skills and knowledge, enabling them to fully engage in the nuclear sector.

Graduates will have developed a knowledge and understanding of nuclear technology. They will have received a thorough technical grounding in nuclear power generation, beginning with fundamental concepts and extending to a range of specialist topics. They will also be equipped with an appreciation of the wider social, political and environmental contexts of electricity generation in the 21st century, with a firm grounding in considering issues such as climate change, energy policy and public acceptability.

The programme will cultivate intellectual skills allowing graduates to engage with the technical, business and policy issues that the development and deployment of nuclear energy poses. These include skills in the modelling, simulation and experimental evaluation of nuclear energy systems; critically evaluating and finding alternative solutions to technical problems; applying professional engineering judgment to balance technological, environmental, ethical, economic and public policy considerations; understanding business practice in the areas of technology management, transfer and exploitation.

The programme will also develop transferable skills enabling graduates to work and progress in teams within and across the nuclear sector, including the management of time and information, the preparation of formal reports in a variety of styles, the deployment of critical reasoning and independent thinking.

Finally, graduates will gain research experience, having planned, executed, and evaluated an original investigative piece of work through a major dissertation.

Students will be able to develop and demonstrate the knowledge and understanding, skills and other attributes as follows: 

Knowledge and understanding

• Fundamental concepts and trends in nuclear energy power generation.
• Understand the underlying technology background to nuclear energy power generation systems including reactor technology, the interaction of radiation with matter, nuclear safety and the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Understand the framework and wider issues relating to nuclear energy power generation (including issues such as climate change, energy policy, public acceptability).
• A broad knowledge of nuclear systems in the areas of e.g. reactor technology, waste and decommissioning, materials, safety assessment, technology policy etc.
• Familiarity with a range of specialist topics, e.g. radiation detection and protection, nuclear safety, radioactive waste management, the nuclear fuel cycle and proliferation, and future nuclear energy systems. 
• Good research practice based on university research programmes and the ability to report research outcomes in an appropriate way for the intended audience.
• Understanding business practice and tools in the areas of technology management, technology transfer and exploitation with particular emphasis on the nuclear power industry.

Intellectual skills

• Be able to apply generic skills in modelling, simulating and experimentally evaluating nuclear energy systems.
• Be capable of critically evaluating technical problems and examining alternative approaches and technologies to solve them.
• Take an holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems by applying professional engineering judgment to balance technological, environmental, ethical, economic and public policy considerations.
• Be able to act as a change-agent within an organisation, manage change effectively and respond to changing demands.
• Be able to deal with complex research issues both systematically and creatively, make informed judgements in the absence of complete data and in unpredictable situations.
• Be able to understand commercial exploitation routes for nuclear energy based technologies and evaluate options for technology transfer and/or implementation.
• Plan, execute and critically evaluate an original and individual investigative piece of work through a major dissertation.

Transferable skills

• Prepare formal reports in a range of styles (e.g. journal paper, conference paper, oral and poster presentations, literature review, an extended project report).
• Reason critically, think creatively and demonstrate and exercise independence of mind and thought and communicate ideas.
• Manage time and work to deadlines, work effectively both independently and in groups, and assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others.
• Ability to find information and learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout their career.

Students wishing to apply for continuation to the PhD would normally be expected to attain an overall mark of 70%.

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Anthropology and Archaeology

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Biochemistry

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Biological Sciences

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Cellular and Molecular Medicine

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Civil Engineering

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Classics and Ancient History

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Comparative Literatures and Cultures

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Composites Manufacture

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Computer Science

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Creative Writing

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Cyber Security (Cyber Secure Everywhere)

Dedpsy educational psychology.

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Disability Studies

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Earth Sciences

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East Asian Studies

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Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Education, including entry requirements, career prospects and research groups.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Engineering Biology

Engineering mathematics.

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English Literature

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Exercise, Nutrition and Health

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Film and Television

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Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in French, including entry requirements, supervisors and research groups.

Geographic Data Science

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Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)

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Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography)

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Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in German, including entry requirements, supervisors and research groups.

Global Challenges and Transformations

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Health and Wellbeing

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Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

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History of Art

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Linguistics

Llm law - banking and finance law.

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LLM Law - Commercial Law

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LLM Law - Company Law and Corporate Governance

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LLM Law - Employment, Work and Equality

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LLM Law - General Legal Studies

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LLM Law - Health, Law and Society

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LLM Law - Human Rights Law

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LLM Law - International Commercial Law

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LLM Law - International Law

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LLM Law - International Law and International Relations

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LLM Law, Environment, Sustainability and Business

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LLM Law, Innovation and Technology

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MA Anthropology

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MA Black Humanities

Ma chinese-english audiovisual translation.

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MA Chinese-English Translation

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MA Comparative Literatures and Cultures

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MA Composition of Music for Film and Television

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MA Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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MA Creative Writing

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MA Digital Business Innovation

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MA Digital Media Innovation

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MA English Literature

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MA Environmental Humanities

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MA Film and Television

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MA History of Art

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MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality)

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Find out about the University of Bristol's MA in Law, including structure, entry requirements and career prospects.

MA Medieval Studies

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Find out about the University of Bristol's MA in Music, including structure, entry requirements and career prospects.

MA Philosophy

Ma translation (online), ma user experience design and innovation.

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Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Management, including entry requirements, structure and research groups.

Mathematics

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Mechanical Engineering

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Medieval Studies

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MRes Economics

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MRes Education

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MRes Health Sciences Research

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MSc Accounting and Finance

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MSc Accounting, Accountability and Sustainability

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MSc Accounting, Finance and Management

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MSc Advanced Composites

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MSc Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering

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MSc Aerial Robotics

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MSc Aerospace Engineering

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MSc Applied Neuropsychology

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MSc Applied Neuropsychology (Online)

Msc banking, regulation and financial stability.

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MSc Bioinformatics

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MSc Biomedical Sciences Research

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MSc Biorobotics

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MSc Business Analytics

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MSc Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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MSc by research Neuroscience

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MSc Cardiovascular Perfusion (Online)

Msc climate change science and policy.

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MSc Clinical Neuropsychology

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MSc Clinical Perfusion Science

Msc clinical research methods and evidence-based medicine, msc communication networks and signal processing.

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MSc Computer Science (Conversion)

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MSc Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

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MSc Contemporary Identities

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MSc Cyber Security (Infrastructures Security)

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MSc Cyber Security (Software Security)

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MSc Data Science

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MSc Data Science for Business

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MSc Dental Implantology

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MSc Development and Security

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MSc Digital and Technological Society

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MSc Digital Health

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MSc Earthquake Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience

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MSc East Asian Development and the Global Economy

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MSc Economics

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MSc Economics and Finance

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MSc Economics with Data Science

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MSc Economics, Finance and Management

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MSc Education (Inclusive Education)

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MSc Education (Leadership and Policy)

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MSc Education (Learning, Technology and Society)

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MSc Education (Mathematics Education)

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MSc Education (Neuroscience and Education)

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MSc Education (Open Pathway)

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MSc Education (Policy and International Development)

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MSc Education (Teaching and Learning)

Msc engineering mathematics.

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MSc Engineering with Management

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MSc Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Msc environmental modelling and data analysis.

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MSc Environmental Policy and Management

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MSc Epidemiology

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MSc Finance and Investment

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MSc Financial Technology

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MSc Financial Technology with Data Science

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MSc Gender and International Relations

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MSc Geographic Data Science and Spatial Analytics

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MSc Global Development and Environment

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MSc Global Health Policy

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MSc Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

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MSc Global Wildlife Health and Conservation

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MSc Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis

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MSc Health Professions Education

Msc health professions education (online), msc healthcare management (online), msc human geography: society and space.

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MSc Human Resource Management and the Future of Work

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MSc Human-Computer Interaction (Online)

Msc immersive technologies (virtual and augmented reality).

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MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Msc international business and strategy: global challenges.

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MSc International Development

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MSc International Relations

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MSc International Security

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MSc Internet of Things with AI

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MSc Interpreting

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MSc Management

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MSc Management (CSR and Sustainability)

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MSc Management (Digitalisation and Big Data)

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MSc Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

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MSc Management (International Business)

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MSc Management (International Human Resource Management)

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MSc Management (Marketing)

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MSc Management (Project Management)

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MSc Marketing

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MSc Mathematical Sciences

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MSc Medical Statistics and Health Data Science

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MSc Molecular Neuroscience

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MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering

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MSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health

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MSc Optical Communications and Signal Processing

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MSc Optoelectronic and Quantum Technologies

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MSc Oral Medicine

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MSc Palaeobiology

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MSc Periodontology

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MSc Policy Research

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MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Msc psychology of education bps.

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MSc Public Health

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MSc Public Policy

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MSc Reproduction and Development

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MSc Robotics

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MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet

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MSc Scientific Computing with Data Science

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MSc Social and Cultural Theory

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MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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MSc Social Science Research Methods (Management)

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MSc Social Science Research Methods (Politics)

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MSc Social Science Research Methods (Sociology)

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MSc Social Work

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MSc Social Work Research

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MSc Society, Politics and Climate Change

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MSc Socio-Legal Studies

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MSc Sociology

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MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration (Online)

Msc strategy, change and leadership.

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MSc Structural Engineering

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MSc Sustainable Engineering

Msc teaching english to speakers of other languages (tesol).

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MSc Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine

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MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine (Online)

Msc water and environmental management.

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MSc Wireless Communications and Signal Processing

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Oral and Dental Sciences

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PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate) Clinical Conscious Sedation and Anxiety Management

Pg certificate (postgraduate certificate) clinical neuropsychology practice.

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PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate) Clinical Oral Surgery

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PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate) Clinical Perfusion Science

Pg diploma (postgraduate diploma) applied neuropsychology, pg diploma (postgraduate diploma) applied neuropsychology (online), pg diploma (postgraduate diploma) clinical neuropsychology.

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PG Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma) Orthodontic Therapy

Pg diploma (postgraduate diploma) theoretical and practical clinical neuropsychology.

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PGCE Education (Secondary)

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Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience

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Population Health Sciences

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Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence

Quantum information science and technologies, religion and theology.

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Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Russian, including entry requirements, supervisors and research groups.

Social Policy

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Social Work

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Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods

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Superconductivity

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Sustainable Futures

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Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis

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Theatre and Performance

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Translation

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Translational Health Sciences

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Veterinary Sciences

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The combination of nuclear technology with nuclear policy and business makes the course highly relevant to the challenges of 21st century energy needs, whether in the UK or in countries across the globe.

Applications should be submitted through the Postgraduate Admissions website https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegmpmne from the middle of September until the middle of May each year.

There is a range of funding opportunities usually through competitive scholarships and bursaries, for post-graduate students. These are described on the Postgraduate Admissions website. In addition, there are some scholarships (worth up to £7,000 each) specifically for Nuclear Energy candidates from the UK (see ‘ How to Apply’ ).

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The MPhil in Nuclear Energy was accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) in 2017 as meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer. The accreditation has been extended until 2026.

The Energy Institute is the chartered professional membership body bringing global energy expertise together.        

The Energy Institute is licensed by the Engineering Council, the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession. The Engineering Council sets and maintains internationally recognised standards of professional competence and ethics. 

The MPhil in Nuclear Energy’s accreditation with Energy Institute, is recognised by the other institutions as qualifying candidates for Chartered Engineer membership as having satisfied the educational Further Learning requirements.

Some of the main engineering institutions that accept this accreditation are:

Our students will benefit from membership during their studies.  This free membership entitlement will include: a monthly e-magazine, free networking events, discounts for training courses and a number of other benefits which provide assistance with studies and future careers.                          

For further information about the course, please contact the course director. Email:  [email protected]

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Undertaking aPhD in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering is both challenging and rewarding. Not only does it provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your research ability but it will also help you to develop a much wider range of skills, required to develop your career in business and industry or in research and an academic environment.

Graduates from the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering leave with a breadth of strong technical and inter-personal skills and expertise far beyond their particular degree specialism. They progress into a wide variety of careers within engineering (e.g. consulting engineers, R&D companies, construction sector) academia, public services (e.g. civil service, policy change) and commerce (e.g. IT, finance). The acquisition of a PhD degree provides a significant career acceleration and facilitates entry into positions with greater responsibility and diverse opportunities. Furthermore, it increasingly provides entrepreneurial opportunities, exploiting skills and knowledge acquired during the programme.

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NDA announces multi-million PhD bursary commitment at summit

At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around 20 PhDs.

David Peattie giving the keynote speech at the 2024 NDA group stakeholder summit

On the 17th and 18th of September the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted its biannual in person stakeholder summit, bringing together over 170 delegates from national and local government, the nuclear sector and site communities.

The event, which took place in Manchester, was an opportunity to showcase the progress the NDA group is making in delivering its mission and highlight how its utilising strategic partnerships to deliver a wealth of benefits, for both site communities and the UK as a whole.

This includes the NDA group investing £60 million of socio-economic funding over five years in projects which enable permanent and sustainable change in site communities and £45 million annually in early careers, including apprenticeship, graduate and PhD programmes.

At the event NDA Group CEO, David Peattie, announced a further investment of up to £5 million over the next five years to support around 20 PhDs, contributing the NDA’s nationally important plutonium disposition strategy work.

In his keynote speech he also said:

Our success hinges on maintaining a social licence to operate, which is built through productive relationships with our stakeholders, including our site communities. As we look to the future, our commitment to your communities remains strong. We’ll continue to foster strong partnerships and ensure that our operations contribute positively to the social and economic well-being of the regions we serve.

Panel at NDA group stakeholder summit 2024

The event, an exciting mix of debate, discussion and networking, was the most inclusive yet, giving a platform to a wide range of perspectives from across the breadth of the nuclear decommissioning landscape and related fields.

Clive Maxwell CBE, Second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, gave an oversight of the priorities of the new government and the critical role the NDA group and wider nuclear sector play in securing greater energy independence, achieving net zero targets and galvanising economic growth.

For example, in relation to development of a Geological Disposal Facility he said:

GDF will ensure safe, cost-effective disposal of radioactive waste and bring economic benefits to host communities. It’s a multi-billion-pound investment expected to create over 4,000 jobs in 25 years and sustain 2,000 jobs annually for 175 years.

Sir Alex Chisholm, EDF’s UK Chair, spoke about EDF’s role in helping Britain to achieve net zero and supporting the government’s mission to make the nation a clean energy superpower. He reflected:

There is plenty to do if we are to deliver energy security, meet the target for net zero, deliver growth and jobs, and realise the full potential of nuclear – people and partnerships will be at the heart of that.

Sir Alex Chisholm speaking at NDA group stakeholder summit 2024

There were also plenary sessions debating a range of topics including developing partnerships, building community engagement, maximising value and accelerating delivery of the NDA group’s mission.

Delegates were also able to access an interactive exhibition area with live demonstrations of some of the cutting-edge technology and robotics developed by the NDA group and its partners being used to deliver the mission more efficiently and effectively, moving people further away from potential hazards.

SPOT the robotic dog at the 2024 NDA group stakeholder summit

The NDA is tasked with decommissioning the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, sustainably and securely.

What makes the mission unique is the requirement to consider the impact of decommissioning on communities, the local economy, job creation, environmental protection and skills investment.

This annual event is an important fixture in the NDA group’s calendar of stakeholder engagement activity. Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial in maintaining trust, confidence, and support.

If you’re interested in understanding more about the work of the NDA you can sign up here for regular updates: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Subscribe to updates from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (govdelivery.com) or get involved in discussions in your community: Site Stakeholder Groups - Home (nrsssg.com) , West Cumbria Stakeholder Group Website (wcssg.co.uk) .

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