Program Overview

Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons

The Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines the study of nuclear engineering with a year abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions.

Overview

The program provides students with a broad understanding of nuclear engineering, including the design, application, and maintenance of systems and processes required to successfully utilize nuclear energy. Students will gain practical experience through lab-based sessions, project work, and site visits to nuclear energy sites.

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Broaden Your Horizons

The study abroad year provides an opportunity for students to enrich their university experience, immerse themselves in a different cultural and academic community, and gain a different perspective on their major subject.

What to Expect

The four-year BEng Hons Nuclear Engineering (Study Abroad) degree starts with a general engineering first year, including core themes of design, materials, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, along with mathematics. In the second year, students specialize in nuclear engineering, learning core themes such as nuclear science, nuclear engineering systems, decommissioning, and nuclear safety.

Personal Development

Students will develop valuable transferable skills, including working in collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement systems. They will also gain practical skills in testing, system maintenance, digital proficiencies, and the ability to consider and maintain work safety practices in the nuclear industry.

Your Department

The program is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, specifically the School of Engineering.

Careers

Nuclear engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject with a wide range of career opportunities, including working in nuclear power plants, the automotive industry, medical and healthcare technology development, and further study and leadership in specialist fields. Graduates with engineering degrees from Lancaster University are well-paid, with a median salary of ｣32,000 15 months after graduation.

Examples of Careers

• PhD Candidate University of Bristol
• CERN Research Fellow CERN
• Nuclear Safety Engineer EDF Energy
• Nuclear Graduates Scheme Rolls Royce
• Graduate Scheme Sellafield Ltd

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the program include:

• A levels: ABB, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Accepted in place of one A level
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in an Engineering-related subject
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, including Mathematics and a physical science subject
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: Accepted, with specific subject requirements
• T levels: Accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade B
• GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component

Course Structure

The program consists of four years, with the first year covering general engineering principles, the second year specializing in nuclear engineering, the third year spent abroad, and the fourth year focusing on advanced nuclear engineering topics and an individual project.

Core 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
• Study Abroad
• Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
• Individual Project
• Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
• Power Electronics and Applications

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the program is:

• Home: ｣9,790
• International: ｣30,770

Additional Costs

• Clothing for laboratory use: approximately ｣30
• College membership fee: ｣40 for undergraduates
• Computer equipment and internet access: students are expected to have access to a computer and reliable internet connection
• Study abroad costs: vary depending on the destination and duration of the study abroad year

Scholarships and Bursaries

Lancaster University offers various scholarships and bursaries, including:

• Lancaster Bursary: ｣1,000 in each year of study
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship Home: ｣3,000 in the first year of study
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: ｣3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship: ｣1,500, awarded to two outstanding Engineering students

Similar Courses

• Chemical Engineering BEng Hons
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Hons
• Engineering BEng Hons
• Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons
• Mechatronic Engineering BEng Hons
• Nuclear Engineering BEng Hons

Important Information

The University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances, the University may need to amend the programs and provision advertised.