Nuclear Engineering

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Chemical engineering

About this course

Research in mechanical, aerospace and civil engineering covers six broad research themes ; aerospace engineering, innovative manufacturing, modelling and simulation, nuclear engineering, resilient systems, and structures in extreme environments.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Nuclear Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in fuel and reactor technology, nuclear graphite, welding technology and nuclear decommissioning we drive innovative solutions focusing on the pressing need to deliver low carbon, secure and affordable energy.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 72 Months

Qualification: PhD

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: PhD

Location: Manchester

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2129 Engineering professionals
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2111 Chemical scientists
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3115 Quality assurance technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
36 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Chemical engineering