Course Overview
Lancaster's Nuclear Engineering degree programme is accredited by both the Institution of Engineering Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Our four-year scheme offers you a comprehensive foundation in the principles, practice, design and operation of Nuclear Engineering Systems combined with intensive industrial placements.
You will study a broad range of topics, starting with Engineering and Engineering Mathematics subjects. You can then choose from a range of modules such as Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Instrumentation through to Nuclear Engineering Systems and Nuclear Safety. You will develop practical skills and test and analyse your design ideas in the laboratory or through computer simulation using engineering IT tools.
The syllabus is jammed full of a little bit of everything which is what the new generation of engineers need.
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates go on to work with the companies we have strong links with, often starting on salaries in excess of £26,000 per annum. Recent Engineering graduates have embarked upon careers as electronic, mechanical, applications, design and nuclear systems engineers.
As well as specific technical knowledge, your Engineering degree teaches you skills of logical analysis, communication, problem solving and project management. They are used by our graduates for work in design, project engineering and management, research, contracts, sales and marketing and data analysis. Our graduates also choose to continue their studies to MSc and PhD level.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
- Strategic Health, Safety and Environmental Management
PartI
- Algebra, Graphs and Elementary Complex Numbers
- Computers and Control
- Design, Innovation and 3-D Thinking
- Determinants, Vectors and Further Complex Numbers
- Differential Equations
- Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
- Electronic Information Systems Design
- Elementary Calculus
- Energy, Technology and Sustainability
- Further Calculus and Numerical Techniques
- Sensing and Signals
- Strength and materials
- The Digital Domain
- The World of Manufacture
- Transport technology
PartII (Year 2)
- Business Development Project
- Electromagnetics & RF Engineering
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Projects
- Instrumentation and Control
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power and Heat
PartII (Year 3)
- Electrical and Fluid Drives and Actuators
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Materials
- Final Year Project
- Integrated Circuit Engineering
- Leadership in Technology
- Nuclear Instrumentation
- Nuclear Medicine
PartII (Year 4)
- Group Project
- Intelligent System Control
- Introduction module
- Mechanics and Actuators
- Nuclear Safety & Design
- System design and modelling
For more detailed module information please visit the Engineering department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA inc. Maths and a Physical science i.e. Phys, Chem, Design, Tech, Electronics etc. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted only as one of the best 3 grades if 4 A-levels presented
Preference: For a majority of units to be from A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer.
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses, inc. Maths at higher level
BTEC: DDD to include Maths at distinction
New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
Direct entry to second year: Appropriate qualifications include a good Higher National Diploma or Certificate in relevant subjects, or a Higher Diploma from polytechnics in Hong Kong and Singapore. Candidates with other qualifications of comparable standing should write to enquire.
IELTS: 6.0
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page.
