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Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering is an NQF level 9 structured master's degree in the Faculty of Engineering at North-West University, offered by contact on the Potchefstroom campus (full-time or part-time). Qualification code: 7DA P01. The minimum term of study is one year.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Nuclear Engineering I, Nuclear Engineering II, Reactor Analysis, Reactor Safety and Nuclear Project Management, plus a 100-credit dissertation (180 credits in total).

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Entry requirements

An appropriate four-year ECSA-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification; or a BSc degree with Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Physics at NQF level 7, or a BTech in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) plus a BSc Honours degree in Physics or Mathematics or a Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology with an average of 65%.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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