BEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year
Entry requirements
A level: ABB. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 32 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
BEng Hons Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year is a chemical engineering degree centred on the design, application, and maintenance of nuclear energy systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The four-year programme incorporates a mandatory third-year industry placement where students complete a graduate-level role and write an extended reflective piece. The first year covers core engineering principles through Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics. The second year introduces specialist nuclear topics alongside modules such as Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer, Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal, Nuclear Engineering, Power Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. After completing the third-year placement, the final year advances technical knowledge through compulsory modules including Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Individual Project, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Monitoring and Protection, and Power Electronics and Applications.
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
- Placement
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Individual Project
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
- Power Electronics and Applications