MEngNuclear Engineering

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng
Course code	H822

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade A. You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015. 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 IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

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

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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

First year

Core modules in your first year will include:

Fundamentals of Material Science (Metallurgy and Materials)
Classical Mechanics and Relativity (Physics)
Electromagnetism (Physics)
Thermal Engineering Principles (Engineering course)
Introduction to Transport Phenomena (Physics)
You will also study Computing and Mathematics to ensure that you have the essential skills for higher study in further years.

Second year

In your second year you will study subjects including

Nuclear Physics (Physics)
Essentials of particle physics (Physics)
Advanced mathematics (Physics)
Fracture, Fatigue and Corrosion. (Metallurgy and Materials)
Advanced Engineering Principles (Chemical Engineering)
Basics of electrical power (Electrical Engineering)
Entropy, Energy and Statistical Physics (Physics)

Third and fourth years

In your final years you will study a range of highly specialised topics developed in conjunction with our partners in industry, including:

Advanced Nuclear Physics (Physics)
Fusion and Fission (Physics)
Design of Reactors (Physics and Metallurgy and Materials)
Radiation Protection and Detection (Physics)

Career opportunities

We give you access to placement opportunities and careers advice and have strong links with a range of companies including:

AWE – Atomic Weapons Establishment
ESD Global
Radioactive Waste Management Ltd
Rolls-Royce
Uniper Technologies Ltd
Atkins
Clarasys
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)