Course overview
Become a materials specialist and tackle our future energy challenges with our MRes Materials in Fusion Energy. Our programme gives you the expertise to work on nuclear fusion solutions.

Develop advanced scientific knowledge, concepts and skills for a career in the nuclear sector. Immersing you in the fusion environment, our course prepares you for research or technology roles in materials science and engineering.

Course highlights
With our leading researchers, you will learn how to design, manufacture, certify, and manage the lifecycle of materials. Youll work on an individual project, honing your research skills and learning how to communicate your findings.

Strong industry connections, including with the nuclear industry and the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Course led by Joint Chair in Fusion Materials plus close links with Culham Centre for Fusion Energy
World-leading facilities, including two particle accelerators.

Course delivery
Benefit from instruction from our experts in the field. You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, project-based and laboratory-based teaching and learning methods.

Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields
Receive tailored guidance and feedback in tutorials, enabling you to tackle specific challenges and enhance comprehension of the material
Actively engage in seminars which promote deeper comprehension through dialogue and interaction
Foster independent through project work, preparing you for professional environments and ongoing personal development
Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which helps you develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments.

Career opportunities
Our programme addresses the current skills shortage in the nuclear industry, training high-quality graduates who will be highly sought after. Additionally, the programme's research component equips you for further study, including pursuing a PhD.

Careers Network
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.

As a postgraduate researcher, youll benefit from tailored support to prepare you for a career in academia or set you up for a wide range of other professions.

We also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.