Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year BEng Hons
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Program Overview
Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year BEng Hons
The Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year BEng Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year degree that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students for a career in the nuclear industry.
Overview
This program focuses on the design, application, and maintenance of systems and processes required to successfully utilize nuclear energy in various industries, including medical applications, carbon-efficient energy, space exploration, and food safety.
Top Reasons to Study with Us
- Brand new state-of-the-art facilities
- Real-world experience with placement years
- Practical, hands-on courses including lab-based sessions and project work
What to Expect
The four-year BEng Hons Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year degree starts with a general engineering first year, including core themes of design, materials, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, along with mathematics. Students share this experience with all School of Engineering students, regardless of specialization, to become well-rounded graduates with excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Your Placement
In Year 3, students undertake a year in industry, applying knowledge and skills learned so far and gaining invaluable experience. The university has extensive links with multinational corporate companies and smaller specialist SMEs, providing students with a range of placement opportunities.
Personal Development
Students develop valuable transferable skills, such as collaboration, communication, and the ability to design, build, and implement systems. They also gain practical skills in testing, system maintenance, digital proficiencies, and work safety practices in the nuclear industry.
3 Things Our Nuclear Engineering Students Would Like You to Know:
- All engineers share the same newly-built facilities, using nuclear instrumentation and working collaboratively with lecturers and friends.
- The University's nuclear research and industrial collaborations are significant attractions, with geographical advantages like Sellafield and Heysham Power Stations nearby.
- The University encourages young engineers to think differently, designing and innovating as they learn.
Your Department
- Engineering
- Faculty of Science and Technology
Careers
Nuclear engineering is a multidisciplinary subject with career opportunities in various sectors, including nuclear power plants, automotive, medical and healthcare technology, and further study. Graduates develop problem-solving skills, managing projects, and applying practical and technical knowledge to novel scenarios, making them desirable employees.
Roles Our Graduates Have Progressed Into:
- PhD Candidate – University of Bristol
- CERN Research Fellow – CERN
- Nuclear Safety Engineer – EDF Energy
- Nuclear Graduates Scheme – Rolls Royce
- Graduate Scheme – Sellafield Ltd
- CE Safety Engineer – Amec Foster Wheeler
- Nuclear Safety Engineer – Mott Macdonald
- Global Manufacturing Trainee – Kraft Heinz
- Operations Graduate – BAE Systems
- Molecular Imaging Application Specialist – Bartec Technologies Ltd
Entry Requirements
These are the typical grades needed to study this course:
Qualifications and Typical Requirements:
- 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 is divided into four years, with a placement year in industry:
Year 1:
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
Year 2:
- Engineering Materials
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Year 3:
- Placement
Year 4:
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Individual Project
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
- Power Electronics and Applications
Fees and Funding
Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session:
Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2026/27:
- Home: £9,790
- International: £30,770
Additional Fees and Funding Information:
- College fees: £40 for undergraduates
- Computer equipment and internet access: Students are required to have access to a computer and reliable internet
- Study abroad courses: Additional costs for travel, accommodation, and visas
- Placement and industry year courses: Additional costs for commuting, accommodation, and clothing
Scholarships and Bursaries
You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply:
Available Funding Opportunities:
- Lancaster Bursary: £1,000 in each year of study
- Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – Home: £3,000 in your first year of study
- International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
- Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
- International Study Centre Progression Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
- India Scholarship – Undergraduate: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
- Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship: Full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs
Tom Millen Engineering Scholarship
A generous donation from the family of Tom Millen will enable two outstanding Engineering students to benefit from a bursary of £1,500.
Keep Your Options Open
If you're unsure of which area of specialization you'd like to go into upon application, you can use the UCA code H100 Engineering to leave your options open.
Our Facilities
Our School of Engineering has a range of facilities, including:
- Teaching Lab
- Breakout Space
- Computer Labs
- Engineering Projects Lab
- Main Lab
- Electronics Lab
- Additive Manufacturing Lab
- Chemical Engineering Lab
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Important Information
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