Nuclear Energy
Physics with Fusion and Plasma Physics MSc
Imperial College LondonA specialist MSc in plasma physics and nuclear fusion covering tokamaks, stellarators, inertial confinement, simulations and experimental diagnostics.
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Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Programme Overview
Imperial College London's Physics with Fusion and Plasma Physics MSc provides advanced scientific training for careers and research in nuclear fusion and plasma physics.
Students study plasma behaviour in tokamaks, stellarators and laser-driven fusion systems.
The curriculum covers theoretical, computational and experimental plasma physics together with advanced mathematical methods, inertial confinement fusion and research diagnostics.
Students develop skills in plasma simulations and experimental analysis.
A three-month full-time research project allows students to investigate an advanced plasma or fusion problem, potentially involving international fusion laboratories.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require a First-Class honours degree or equivalent international qualification in Physics or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
Applicants should have strong preparation in:
Mathematics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Physics or engineering fundamentals
Python or a comparable programming language
Admission is competitive and applications are assessed individually.
English-Language Requirements
Imperial College London Higher English-language requirement applies.
Applicants must meet the current Higher requirement using an approved English-language qualification such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL or another Imperial-recognised test.
Applicants should verify the exact current overall and component scores on Imperial's official English-language requirements page.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
Imperial College London offers university-wide and departmental postgraduate funding opportunities. Imperial Master's Scholarships Eligible students may compete for merit-based or targeted postgraduate awards. Country-specific Scholarships Funding may be available based on nationality and individual eligibility. External Fusion and Physics Funding Research organisations, industry partners and professional bodies may offer external funding for fusion-related postgraduate study. Applicants should use Imperial's official Scholarships Search for the relevant admission cycle.