Fusion Energy

Overview

Research into fusion is entering an exciting new era with several large facilities aiming to achieve the crucial milestone of net energy gain.

To create sustained fusion reactions, fusion fuel must be heated to 100 million degrees. The fuel is rapidly converted to plasma, which is extremely difficult to confine and control. New international facilities using high-energy lasers and superconducting magnets are crucial steps on the way to reliable fusion energy but there are still many challenges to overcome.

You'll have unrivalled opportunities to interact with world-class international fusion scientists, making the Fusion Energy programme from University of York an excellent way to explore your interest in fusion and prepare for a career in this field.

Careers and skills

We provide bespoke careers sessions throughout the year to help you maximise your full potential in whatever career you choose.

Many of our students are offered PhD positions following the MSc, in both fusion energy and other subject areas. They go on to doctoral studies at York, Oxford, Imperial, Strathclyde, Durham and Liverpool, among others. Other students go straight into industry, some as far afield as Japan.

Career opportunities

• PhD student

• Software developer

• Engineer

• Transport Modeller

• Civil service

• Associate Lecturer (further education)