This successful course has been offered at Manchester for nearly 40 years. Its longevity is a credit to our approach - designed to teach you not only the thermofluid engineering demands of the present, but also the future.
This course has continuously evolved to incorporate the latest advancements in the field. It is delivered by world-leading academics, including experts in turbulence, heat transfer, and emerging methods.
Many industrial solvers continue to utilise turbulence models developed at The University of Manchester, with alumni such as Prof. Brian Edward Launder, a pioneer in turbulence modelling, and Prof. Dominique Laurence, the key developer of the V2F turbulence model and a principal author of EDF’s Code_Saturne.
Beyond the theory packed into this course, you will emerge equipped with the skills needed for a successful career in both industry and academia. Teaching on this course is delivered by academics from our world-leading research group in the field of turbulence modelling and heat transfer.
This course aims to produce postgraduate specialists with advanced knowledge of heat and fluid flow processes in modern power generation, along with expertise in numerical and experimental techniques in heat and fluid flow.
This MSc is ideal for graduates and professionals who not only wish to enhance their expertise in thermofluids, but to develop their competence in the use of analytical, computational, and experimental methods. These include advanced methods which are specifically designed for the analysis of heat and fluid flow in both industrial and research applications.
Course Duration 12 months (full-time)
Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Total Self-study Time Approximately 150 hours of independent study in total for a 15-credit module
Teaching Time Approximately 12-20 contact hours per week, with an additional 1-2 hours of lab
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?
As a graduate of this course, myriad doors of opportunities are open to you. Equipped with sought-after skills in the industry, you will be prepared to launch your career in energy, power generation, manufacturing, and even consultancy sectors.
For those with a passion for research, our programmes also provide an excellent foundation for advanced academic study, enabling graduates to contribute to cutting-edge discoveries in research and development.
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
On this course, you will master theoretical, numerical and experimental topics in fluid flow, heat transfer and power generation that will open career paths in modelling and simulation, thermal-hydraulics, technical specialist in power generation and R&D among others.
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- Aramco
- Pfizer
- Samsung Electronics
- Rolls-Royce
- BAE Systems
- Airbus
- Octopus Energy
- Wilde Analysis
- Land Rover
and have gone into roles such as:
- Thermofluids Engineer
- Simulation Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Power Generation Engineer
- Oil and Gas Engineer
- University Lecturer
- Project Engineer
- Consultant / Principal Engineer
OUR STUDENTS' MSc PROJECTS
The MSc project is one of the most exciting parts of a master’s degree — you are paired with an expert supervisor and get a chance to dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about, solve real-world problems, and bring your ideas to life. It’s where everything you’ve learned comes together, showcasing your skills, creativity, and potential to stand out in your field. Here are some projects that our MSc graduates have worked on:
🔎 Modelling flow-induced vibrations in nuclear relevant geometries
Examines the flow field of components which are critical to the design stage and operation conditions of a nuclear reactor.
🔎 Fundamental flows of fusion industry Investigates the exciting field of nuclear fusion where thermofluids are a crucial component of the operation of such reactors towards net zero.
🔎 Physics Informed Neural Networks (PINN) for conjugate heat transfer in porous media Explores how Machine Learning can be leveraged in thermofluids to speed-up time-to-solution predictions, an insight to the future of modelling and simulation.
🔎 Turbulent Rayleigh-Benard Convection by Lattice Boltzmann Method Uses emerging techniques on classical problems for the discovery of new insights and better understanding of physics in thermofluids.
🔎Modelling fuel sloshing in aircraft wings using Lagrangian numerical schemes Employs new and exciting numerical methods to model previously unattainable problems in industrial settings.
Dr Georgios Fourtakas Senior Lecturer
ACADEMIC'S VOICE
This course provides a rigorous insight to the fundamental principles of thermofluids, while simultaneously cultivating analytical, computational, and experimental skills. By integrating traditional methodologies with emerging technologies, it equips graduates to address the evolving challenges associated with heat and fluid flow in both industrial and academic settings.
ALUMNI'S VOICE
I graduated in 2021 with a master’s degree in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering from The University of Manchester. Soon after, I spent 10 months working for a consultancy before joining Rolls-Royce SMR, where I have worked for the past three years.
I am now in a senior engineer role, responsible for the design of the Steam Generator component within the Rolls-Royce SMR power plant. My master’s degree provided me with a strong technical foundation in thermal-hydraulics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, as well as the problem-solving and analytical skills that have been essential to work on a cutting-edge nuclear power project.
George Staley MSc Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering graduate, Class of 2021
Current role: Senior Engineer (Steam Generators) at Rolls-Royce SMR, Manchester
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