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Programme code | 2PHYS031T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Nicolas Larrosa
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Physics |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups |
Engineering (2015) (benchmark statement)
Physics (2008) (benchmark statement) Engineering (2023) (benchmark statement) Physics, astronomy and astrophysics (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme is aimed at students from engineering or science backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in the nuclear power industry. The programme will give them the basic knowledge of nuclear science and engineering needed to underpin research in this area centred around four technical themes: The ‘Nuclear Cycle’; Nuclear Reactor Materials and Design; Nuclear Structural Integrity; Nuclear Systems, Infrastructure, Hazards and Risk.
Scientists and Engineers will be brought together in a single cohort to form a multidisciplinary approach that delivers graduates with practical skills in problem solving, independent thinking and team working.
Involvement of industry in the education, direction and inspiration of students will ensure the development of independently minded graduates who are aware and engaged with some of the challenges that the UK nuclear industry faces now and in the future.
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
60 credits to be passed including at least four of Fundamentals of Nuclear Science, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Materials Behaviour, Nuclear Reactor Physics and Nuclear Fuel Cycle. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
120 credits to be passed excluding the individual research project. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Completion of 180 Credits including the Individual Research project. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/2021/sci/msc-nuclear-science-and-engineering/
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Fundamentals of Nuclear Science | PHYSM0028 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1B |
Nuclear Reactor Engineering | MENGM0037 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Nuclear Materials Behaviour | MENGM0015 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Nuclear Reactor Physics | PHYSM0024 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Nuclear Fuel Cycle | PHYSM0025 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Research Skills | MENGM0016 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Group Project | PHYSM0026 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Individual Research Project | PHYSM0027 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Students must choose 30 credit points from the optional units listed below (subject to availability): | ||||
Select from: | ||||
Introduction to Nuclear Physics | PHYSM0039 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Materials Physics | PHYS30025 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Nanophysics | PHYS32600 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Surface Physics | PHYSM0007 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Advanced Physical & Theoretical Chemistry | CHEM30006 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development | CENGM0071 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Infrastructure Systems Management | CENGM0072 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Computer Based Modelling 4 | MENGM1411 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Environmental Radioactivity | EASC30050 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Students are required to pass 120 CP before progression to the Individual Research project
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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