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MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering

Imperial College London

About this course

MEng in Materials with Nuclear Engineering, a materials science and engineering degree exploring technological advances in the processing, structure, and performance of materials. Experimental work forms a core component through laboratory tutorials, electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction investigations. Students specialise in nuclear engineering during the third year, culminating in a substantial research project at Master's level in the final year.

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Institution
Imperial College London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
J5H8
Minimum entry
A-level AAA, IB 38
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels)
Median salary
£54,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

AAA -- to include: A in Mathematics; A in Chemistry or Physics; A in a useful subject (listed below) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics or Chemistry at higher level (International Baccalaureate)

Typical offer

A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)

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What students say

Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 100%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 64%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 67%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
  • Engineering professionals: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 10%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 50%
  • South East: 15%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 25%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London earn?

The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £54,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £72,000. The £54,500 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.

What do graduates of MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?

100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?

The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*AA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.

Is MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

How many students continue on MEng Materials with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.