Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors

From radiation transport to reactor systems and fusion, you’ll study a broad range of physics and engineering topics that will open up a world of opportunities. You’ll also take part in field trips, including a day at a training reactor.This Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors degree delivered by the University of Birmingham tackles the current skills shortage by cultivating high-quality graduates for a rapidly expanding sector.

Career opportunities

With increasing demand for graduates, exciting career opportunities await. Moreover, the research component of the program primes you for advanced studies, potentially including a PhD.

Our MSc Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors graduates are making an impact across a wide range of sectors such as Research, Information Technology, Management Consulting, Education Management, and Renewables and Environment. They have gone on to work for leading employers including Rolls-Royce, EDF, Jacobs, Frazer-Nash Consultancy and UK Atomic Energy Authority.

Courses include:

• General Nuclear Power Technology

• Nuclear Instrumentation, Radiation Protection, Reactor Systems and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

• Radiation Transport, Materials Science and Reactor Control

• Reactor Engineering, Reactor Systems and Non-Destructive Evaluation

• Practical Skills for Reactor Physics