PhD Nuclear Engineering

Research in mechanical and aerospace engineering covers five broad research areas; Aerospace engineering, Innovative manufacturing, Nuclear engineering, Solid mechanics, Thermofluids. Our postgraduate research programmes in aerospace engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field, as well as from civil engineering and management research areas including: Energy and environmental engineering, Engineering management, Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, Structural safety and resilience, Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability. 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.

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master's degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).