Nuclear Energy
MPhil in Nuclear Energy
University of CambridgeAn intensive engineering MPhil covering nuclear power, reactor technology, fuel cycles, safety, policy and the future development of nuclear energy.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
11 months full-time
Programme Overview
The University of Cambridge MPhil in Nuclear Energy provides advanced interdisciplinary education for students seeking technical and leadership roles in the nuclear-energy sector.
The programme combines engineering, science, energy technology and policy perspectives relevant to nuclear-power systems.
Students develop understanding of reactor technologies, nuclear fuel cycles, safety, materials, energy systems and the economic and policy context surrounding nuclear energy.
Teaching combines advanced coursework, technical assessment, practical work and specialist study within Cambridge's Department of Engineering.
The programme is designed to prepare graduates for careers across nuclear engineering, energy organisations, government, consultancy, research and further doctoral study.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant scientific, engineering or quantitative discipline.
Suitable backgrounds may include:
Engineering
Physics
Materials Science
Chemistry
Mathematics
Energy-related disciplines
Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and technical preparation together with a clear interest in nuclear-energy technology.
Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee an offer.
ATAS clearance is required for applicable international applicants.
English-Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT:
100 overall
Minimum 25 in Listening
Minimum 25 in Reading
Minimum 25 in Speaking
Minimum 25 in Writing
Cambridge C1 Advanced:
Overall 193
Minimum 185 in each element
Additional Language Centre assessment may apply
Cambridge C2 Proficiency:
Overall 200
Minimum 185 in each element
Applicants should verify Cambridge's current IELTS and other accepted qualification requirements before applying.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Nuclear Energy Scholarship Eligible UK applicants may apply for a £7,000 scholarship funded by the programme's industrial partners. Cambridge Trust Scholarships Eligible Master's applicants may compete for full-cost or part-cost postgraduate scholarships. Gates Cambridge Scholarships Eligible applicants from outside the United Kingdom may apply for full-cost Gates Cambridge funding. College-based, nationality-specific and external funding may also be available. Funding deadlines are normally earlier than the final course application deadline.