Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management MSc
University of BirminghamA specialist MSc covering nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste processing, disposal, radiation protection, remediation and environmental management.
Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Programme Overview
The University of Birmingham Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management MSc prepares students for specialist careers involving the safe retirement and remediation of nuclear facilities.
Students study nuclear radiation, dosimetry, shielding, fuel cycles, radioactive-waste processing, storage and disposal.
The curriculum also covers policy, regulation, site decommissioning, environmental management and practical nuclear-industry methods.
A major research project allows students to investigate a live technical or environmental challenge with academic or industry supervision.
The programme combines nuclear science with geoscience, materials science, environmental management and regulatory understanding.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
Suitable subjects include:
Physics
Chemistry
Materials Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Geoscience
Other Physical Sciences
Applicants with a 2:2 degree may be considered individually depending on relevant modules and preparation.
English-Language Requirements
IELTS Academic:
6.0 overall
Minimum 5.5 in each component
TOEFL iBT under the pre-January 2026 scale:
80 overall
Reading: 19
Listening: 19
Speaking: 21
Writing: 19
Revised TOEFL:
4.5 overall
Minimum 4.0 in each skill
Pearson PTE Academic:
64 overall
Minimum 59 in each skill
Cambridge C1 Advanced:
169 overall
Minimum 162 in each component
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/subjects/nuclear-and-energyUniversity of Birmingham Scholarships Postgraduate awards are available to eligible UK and international students. Industry Sponsorship Nuclear-sector employers, regulators and specialist organisations may support postgraduate education in decommissioning and radioactive-waste management. External Scholarships Country-specific, government and professional-body awards may also be available. Applicants should verify current funding through Birmingham's official scholarships service.-courses/nuclear-decommissioning-waste-management-msc