PhD SATURN CDT
University of Manchester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-25

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Programme descriptionTake your place in the next generation of nuclear experts by joining our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in SATURN (Skills And Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear). This collaborative CDT involving the Universities of Manchester, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield and Strathclyde will work towards building the skills base needed to support the UKs Net Zero targets.

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21 Mar 21

It’s been challenging, but by and large I can’t see how it could have been handled any differently. Would have liked it to have been easier to set up remote working but otherwise..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a UK undergraduate honours degree or international equivalent, or a first degree with an additional master's degree or international equivalent.

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700

£29,400 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900

£29,400 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900

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21 Mar 21
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It’s been challenging, but by and large I can’t see how it could have been handled any differently. Would have liked it to have been easier to set up remote working but otherwise...
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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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