Beng Nuclear Engineering

The Nuclear Engineering BEng (Hons) course at Lancaster University is a comprehensive and cutting-edge programme that integrates the scientific understanding, technical skills and design principles of a modern nuclear industry, with the management skills necessary for a successful industrial engineer. The course builds on a foundation of physical sciences and mathematics at A Level to develop the theory and application of nuclear systems.Course Content: The course content covers a variety of topics, exploring everything from the mechanics of flight to modern nuclear power systems. Learning is supported by laboratory work, design exercises and computer-based simulations, providing practical experience in using various tools and techniques applicable to nuclear engineering. Year 1 is designed to provide a broad basis in engineering principles which forms the base for all subsequent study. You will further your knowledge by focusing on design principles which encapsulate the latest engineering developments. In Year 2, you will study topics like electronic materials, fluids and thermodynamics. The final year allows you to specialise in modules related to nuclear engineering and undertake an individual project.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Mechanics, Mathematics and Thermodynamics in Year 1; Fluid Mechanics and Thermo-Fluids, Mathematics and Electronic Systems in Year 2; and Applied Nuclear Physics, Safety Engineering and Thermohydraulics in Nuclear Engineering in the final year.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).Future Careers: Graduates from this course are equipped for high-calibre employment across the nuclear industry’s complex supply chain, from design and build, operations and maintenance, to decommissioning and waste management. Nuclear engineering graduates often work with large multinational consultancies, or in research roles at universities or not-for-profit research institutions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.