MEng Nuclear Engineering
Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
About this course
MEng Hons in Nuclear Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centered on the design, application, and maintenance of nuclear energy systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year degree begins with a shared foundation year for all engineering students before moving into specialised nuclear engineering studies in the second year. Students benefit from local site visits, guest lectures, and industry partnerships with companies such as Sellafield Ltd and Westinghouse Springfield Fuels Ltd. hae first year establishes core mathematical and scientific principles through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. The second year introduces subject-specific focus via Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer, Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal, Nuclear Engineering, Power Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Third-year study advances into specialised topics through Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Monitoring and Protection, and Power Electronics and Applications. The final year involves core advanced study including Advanced Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Project, Individual Project, Industrial Consultancy, and Nuclear Fusion, alongside optional modules in Control and Machine Learning or Renewable Energy Systems.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Materials
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
- Power Electronics and Applications
- Advanced Nuclear Engineering
- Engineering Project
- Individual Project
- Industrial Consultancy
- Nuclear Fusion
- Control and Machine Learning
- Renewable Energy Systems