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MSc Nuclear Science And Radiation Protection

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    MSc Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Course Description

How can atomic nuclei provide us with energy, help us monitor the environment, benefit medicine and more? Our Nuclear Science and Radiation Protection MSc course offers an in-depth understanding of nuclear science and radiation protection. Its significant emphasis on practical applications allows students to connect theoretical concepts with real-world industry scenarios.

Our academics are part of the following groups, which house the largest academic nuclear physics research hub in the UK:

  • Experimental Nuclear Physics Group
  • Radiation and Medical Physics Group
  • Theoretical Nuclear Physics Group.

There are generous external funding opportunities available for students on this course. This includes the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, which aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, and the Bursary Scheme offered by The Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, physics, radiography or radiological science, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have job opportunities in the nuclear industry, which is a growing and international sector.

Former students have secured roles at UK and overseas nuclear regulatory agencies, in the nuclear industry and at the National Physical Laboratory, among others. This MSc can also lead to further study, such as completing a PhD.

We have an excellent record for graduate employability: 100 per cent of our physics postgraduate taught students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Module Details

Year 1

Semester 1

  • RADIATION MEASUREMENT
  • RADIATION PHYSICS
  • RADIATION LABORATORY SKILLS
  • INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY AND RADIATION BIOLOGY

Semester 2

  • RESEARCH PROJECT AND DISSERTATION
  • DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS OF IONISING RADIATION PHYSICS
  • EXPLOSIVE STELLAR PHENOMENA
  • NUCLEAR ENERGY AND APPLICATIONS
  • COMPUTING FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS

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