MSc Radiation Detection and Measurement for Nuclear Applications at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The MSc in Radiation Detection and Measurement for Nuclear Applications will teach you a broad range of detector technologies for measuring ionising radiation that are widely used in nuclear-related industries, equipping you for a career in any industry involving radiation and radiation detectors. Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027. Teaching starts on the 1 February 2027.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; Up to 72 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme consists of a number of one-week basic modules and their associated applied modules, which you can select to best meet your needs. Compulsory modules in semester one include Statistics, Data Collection and Analysis, Alpha Spectrometry, Neutrons: Detection and Modelling, Radiation Shielding.

Career pathways

This course will equip you with the necessary specific skills for a career in any industry involving radiation and radiation detectors. You will also develop valuable transferrable skills for other industries or to go on to further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a physical science, or a closely related subject. Relevant industrial experience can be an alternative, subject to references.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; Up to 72 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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