MSC Nuclear Science

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MSC Nuclear Science

University of Manchester
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Introduction

MSC Nuclear Science is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 Year [Full-Time]; 2 years or 3 Years [Part-Time]) options.

The University of Manchester offers the MSc Nuclear Science and Technology. The course covers specialist knowledge for the nuclear industry, including the operation and decommissioning of existing reactors and a growing global programme of building new reactors.

It is available as full-time in person or part-time in person or distance learning, with duration set as 1 Year full-time and 2 years or 3 Years part-time. The course includes Ethical Grand Challenges and work with an external organisation through the University Living Lab.

The programme is designed to supply the industry with expertise-level support to help fill the predicted skills gap, within the department of Physics & Astronomy.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Nuclear Science at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Nuclear Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The minimum academic entry requirements for a Masters programme will be a Lower Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. For applicants with some years' industrial experience, a lesser qualification may be acceptable.

Students without a first degree but with relevant industrial experience may be accepted.

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

  • IELTS: at least 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5.
  • TOFEL iBT: at least 100 overall with no sub-test below 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore' or 'Home Edition'.
  • Pearson PTE: at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70. We do not accept 'Home Edition'.

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

  • 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and speaking, and 6.0 in listening and reading OR IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing or speaking, and 6.0 in other elements.
  • 10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 with no elements below 6.0.

Applicants from Majority English-speaking countries (or have studied for a full bachelor degree or higher from one of these countries) may be exempt from submitting further evidence of English language proficiency.

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.

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