Doctor of Philosophy in Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The PhD course in Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications is part of a Doctoral Focal Award (DFA) in Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications (PANDA) led by the University of Bangor, in collaboration with the Universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Derby, Manchester, Imperial College London and the UK National Nuclear Laboratory. PANDA will develop technically excellent, professionally capable graduates fluent in nuclear safety, standards, strategic communication and regulation.

What you will study

Career pathways

Over four years, students will be co-supervised by academic and industrial mentors and spend time on placement in industry, gaining experience of facilities and working across academic and professional environments. Therefore, building long-lasting networks of nuclear professionals across industry and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. A first-class or 2:1 honours degree in a relevant STEM subject (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Mathematics) is preferred. Equivalent industrial experience would also be considered during the eligibility assessment. Only applicants who have already been notified by the University of Bangor that they have been offered the PANDA Studentship are eligible to submit an application to Cambridge for this programme. https://www.bangor.ac.uk/panda; https://panda.ac.uk/apply/ English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027, January 2028

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdand/apply

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