MSc Fusion Energy

Program Overview

The MSc Fusion Energy program at the University of York equips graduates with expertise in plasma physics, enabling them to contribute to the development of fusion energy as a clean and limitless energy source. Through hands-on research, cutting-edge techniques, and collaborations with leading scientists, students gain the knowledge and skills to address critical challenges in this field. The program also supports women in STEM and provides access to exceptional research facilities at the York Plasma Institute.

Program Outline

Here is the information:

Degree Overview:

• Focus: This program pushes boundaries of scientific knowledge to explore and achieve limitless sources of clean energy through the pursuit of fusion energy.
• Objective: To prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise in computational and experimental plasma physics, enabling them to address the critical challenges in the development of this field and contribute significantly to its advancement.
• Unique points:
• Hands-on research opportunities under expert supervision at York Plasma Institute
• Cutting-edge data analysis techniques and equipment access
• Interactions and collaborations with world-leading scientists in fusion research
• Learning Outcomes: Graduates will demonstrate deep understanding and expertise of key topics in plasma physics, apply critical analysis to research data and literature, develop solutions utilizing advanced computational techniques, independently design, conduct and report on open-ended scientific research, and effectively communicate complex scientific ideas related to fusion science and technology to diverse audiences, articulating its societal impact and potential applications.

Outline:

• Structure:
• 1-Year full-time or 2-year part-time
• Semesters with a combination of lectures, problem classes, computational and
• experimental labs
• 2 intensive week-long intensive workshops featuring experts
• Modules :
• Semester 1:
• Computational Plasma Physics
• Plasma Physics and Fusion
• Plasma Measurement and Data Analysis
• Semester 2:
• Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion and Applications
• Frontiers of Fusion and Fusion Technology
• Plus:
• Fusion and Plasma Physics Project (major research project with supervision)
• Potential Project Locations:
• York Plasma Institute
• Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (using MAST tokamak)
• Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Closed and open-book examinations
• Essays
• Evaluation of laboratory work
• Research Project Assessment:
• Project notebook
• Final report
• Viva (oral examination) on the research report

Teaching:

• Teaching format:
• Lectures
• Problem classes
• Computational and experimental lab sessions
• Other:
• Bespoke career sessions throughout the year
• Opportunities to connect and learn from PhD students and academic

Career Opportunities:

Potential careers:

• Research scientist
• Software developer
• Engineer
• Transport modeler
• Civil service
• Further education lecturer

Other:

• Women in STEM: The program actively supports and promotes women in science, engineering, technology and math fields, evident through their Athena SWAN Bronze and IOP Juno Champion Awards.
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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 Study modeUK (home)International and EU Full-time (1 year) £12,480£29,400 Part-time (2 years)This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation. £6,240£14,700 Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York. For courses which are longer than one year, the tuition fees quoted are for the first year of study. UK (home) fees may increase in subsequent years (up to a maximum of 2%). International fees may increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).