Overview
About the programme
Nuclear power provided more than one quarter of the world's low carbon power in 2020. Nuclear energy is supported for expansion by British government policy despite the fact that it remains a contentious choice.
There are numerous technical and policy issues facing nuclear energy, including the building of new power stations, extending the life of the current fleet and addressing issues relating to wastes and safety.
The Open University UK Nuclear Energy research is involved in all such questions as well as considering advanced future concepts – such as nuclear fusion, ‘generation IV’ fission reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs).
Programme Structure
The OU has a strong track record in attracting external funding for Nuclear Energy related research from both public and private sources. Recent examples of publicly funded activity include:- Enhanced Methodologies for Advanced Nuclear System Safety (eMEANSS)
- Cobalt-free Hard-facing for Reactor Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application period: January to April
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Disciplines
Nuclear Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Nuclear Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
15456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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