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

Year 1 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Fundamental of Materials Science 20
Design for Structural Applications 20
Physics Laboratory 1 20
Mathematics for Physicists 1A 20
Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter 20
Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1 10
Physics and Communication Skills (Nuclear) 10
Year 2 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Classical Mechanics and Relativity 2 10
Mathematics for Physicists 2 20
Physics Laboratory 2 10
Nuclear Skills 10
Statistical Physics and Entropy 10
Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation 20
Physical Materials Science 20
Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power 10
Quantum Mechanics 2 10
Year 3 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Fission and Fusion 10
Radiation Protection, Dosimetry and Shielding 10
High-performance Materials and Advanced Manufacturing 20
Advanced Failure Analysis and Characterisation 20
Group project 20
Materials for Challenging Environments 20
Nuclear Physics 10
Nuclear Physics Laboratory for Nuclear Engineers 10
Year 4 compulsory modules
Module Title Credits
Irradiation Materials Science 10
Nuclear Fuel Cycles, Life Extension and Nuclear Waste 10
Particle Detectors and Electronics 10
Radiation Transport and Reactor Kinetics 20
Reactor Safety and Analysis 10
Individual Research Project 40
Thermal Hydraulics and Reactor Engineering 10
Choose 10 credits of optional modules. Example optional modules:
Module Title Credits
Materials Modelling 10
High toughness ceramics 10
Biomaterials 10
Advanced Electronic Materials 10

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)