Master of Nuclear Energy - Fuel Cycle at Chimie ParisTech – PSL

Reference master's in nuclear energy giving future managers a global view of chemistry and physical chemistry applied to the nuclear field, with the tools to study radionuclide behaviour in condensed phases. Taught in English, with around 50 percent international students, and holds the Institut International de l'Energie Nucléaire and European Master's in Nuclear Energy labels. Jointly accredited by Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Université Paris-Saclay, PSL and École des Ponts; delivered by Université PSL.

Duration: 1 year (Master 2)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September or January  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Master 1 classes are held at INSTN in Saclay, with Chimie ParisTech involved in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering track. Master 2 starts in the autumn semester (nuclear energy basics, radioprotection and safety) or the spring semester (nuclear fuel cycle chemistry from mining to waste), with a common core, specialisation in one of five tracks (Chimie ParisTech is involved in Fuel Cycle) and a 20-week internship.

Career pathways

The master allows students to pursue a thesis and research careers.

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