BScPhysics with Nuclear Technology

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	F390

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..hysics-with-nuclear-technology

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Matter – Evidence for Quantisation
Ideas of Motion – From Galileo to Einstein
Introduction to Laboratory Software
Laboratory Instrumentation and Physics Skills
Mathematical Techniques
Concepts of Astronomy and Cosmology
Year Two

Nuclear Materials Science
Ionising Radiation and Non-Invasive Imaging
Thermal and Environmental Physics
Fundamental Forces
The Quantum World
Digital Techniques
Year Three
This is your optional placement year.

Final Year

Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors
Advanced Experimental Techniques
Condensed Matter
Laboratory Interfaces and Control
Research Project.
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How will I be assessed?
Each module will be assessed on a variety of components including the following.

Coursework and Practical 53%

Assignments
Dissertation
Group projects
Oral presentations
Laboratory assessment
Written 47%

Exams
Written tests

Career opportunities

Your science based numerate degree will give you are range of transferable skills which are greatly respected by employers.

You will be ideally placed to gain employment in the following roles upon graduation:

Plasma Physicist
Radiation Scientist
Nuclear Health Physicist
Control Test Engineer
Nuclear Technologist.
Our graduates work for companies like:

Nuclear Decommissioning Agency (NDA)
Rolls-Royce
Areva
NHS
Atkins (Technical Consulting)
BAE Systems
UK Fusion Research Programme.
Their salaries range from £16,000 – £30,000 per year.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.