The UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Nuclear Engineering) is designed for students who want to understand nuclear concepts that form the foundation of our universe. Through this degree you’ll develop the skills to apply these concepts to a variety of industries today and the technologies of the future. This postgraduate degree teaches you the underpinning theory behind nuclear engineering techniques, technologies and processes.
This degree also provides a stream that allows graduates from traditional engineering disciplines to pursue a career in high-tech industries including nuclear science, nuclear medicine, mining and resources, energy, manufacturing, aerospace, space exploration and defence. You’ll learn from national and international experts in the sector, including nuclear researchers from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, plus shared courses with the UNSW-ASU-King’s College PLuS Alliance.
The two-year postgraduate degree, taught by the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, features complex, open-ended, enquiry-based projects. You’ll develop knowledge and skills in topics such as:
- Societal, economic and environmental considerations
- Nuclear reactor theory
- Nuclear engineering design
- Nuclear materials
- Systems engineering
- The uranium and thorium fuel cycles
- Life cycle management
- Nuclear safety
- Nuclear security and safeguards
- Societal, economic and environmental considerations
UNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is the largest Mechanical Engineering school in Australia ranked No.1 in Australia in Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing engineering, offering the only nuclear engineering program in the country.
We’re a leading provider of world class education and research, working closely with industry and government across the globe.
By studying at UNSW, you’ll have access to many cutting-edge laboratory facilities. These include a combustion laboratory and an energy storage laboratory and a network of Maker Spaces where you can get hands-on with your learning.
UNSW has partnerships with industry and research organisations, both in Australia and internationally, to provide students with opportunities for industry placements, career development, and research projects. We have built strong partnerships with organisations in the nuclear energy and medical sectors, including the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).