University of Surrey
Surrey, England, UK
12mths full-time; 24mths part-time
In addition to the formal lectures for taught modules, the programme provides a wide range of experimental hands-on training. This includes a nine-week radiation physics laboratory which takes place in the specialist radiation laboratories within the Department of Physics at the University of Surrey. These were recently refurbished as part of a £1 million upgrade to the departmental teaching infrastructure.
Programme overview
Our programme aims to provide you with a thorough grounding in radiation protection and to show you how the technical and organisational procedures of the discipline may be applied to the broader concept of environmental protection. The substantial practical element of the course enables you to relate taught material to real-world application.
As well as attending formal lectures, you will carry out work in radiation laboratories. There is also an extended project in the spring and an eleven-week MSc dissertation project in the summer. You will use a wide range of radioactive sources and radiation detectors.
The MSc benefits from both the strong research base in the Department and a number of external lecturers who are working specialists in their fields. The programme’s longstanding reputation within the field and strong industrial links ensure that our graduates are highly sought after for well-remunerated positions in both the public and private sectors.
The programme is taught by a combination of world-leading nuclear physics academics and leading experts from the UK’s radiological protection and nuclear industries.
Scholarships for this MSc programme
Teaching Assistantships (up to £3,000pa)
Our department-led scholarships enable you to assist with the teaching of Physics undergraduate students through laboratory sessions, tutorials, problem-solving classes, computing and other teaching activities depending on suitability. Open to home or international, full-time or part-time students, the University of Surrey gives out approximately six of these awards per annum. The Teaching Assistantship award is available on all MSc Physics programmes, and if successful, you can earn up to £3,000 throughout the year. Eligible MSc applicants will be sent an application form by email in August 2015 and the application procedure includes an interview (which can be completed by telephone).
Nuclear Security scholarships – via the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) (£2,000)
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) offers two scholarships for home, full-time students studying on Surrey’s MSc Radiation and Environmental Protection programme. If successful, the AWE will supervise your dissertation and £2,000 will be paid directly to the University of Surrey and deducted from your student fees. The application procedure includes an interview with your Programme Director and a representative from AWE. Eligible MSc applicants will be sent an application form, by email, in August 2015.
Module overview
The MSc Radiation and Environmental Protection programme comprises nine compulsory elements.
Semester 1:
- Radiation Physics
- Radiation Biology
- Radiation Laboratory Skills
- Radiation Measurement
Semester 2:
- Nuclear Power and Non-ionising Radiation
- Radiation Protection
- Environmental Physics and Environmental Protection
- Extended Group Project
- Research Project and Dissertation
Entry requirements
A minimum 2.2 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in the physical or environmental sciences, electronics or in a relevant engineering discipline.
How to apply
For more information on the course and how to apply please visit the course website.
General enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 681 681
Admissions enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 682 222
admissions@surrey.ac.uk