MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering
About this course
The MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering is a mechanical engineering degree focused on specialized nuclear engineering applications and core engineering science. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year professionally accredited degree incorporates hands-on workshop sessions, group design projects, and a supervised individual research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational principles through Mathematics and Computing 1, Stress Analysis 1, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics 1. The second year continues this technical development with modules such as Mathematics and Computing 2, Stress Analysis 2, Dynamics, and Heat Transfer. The third year shifts towards specialist nuclear topics alongside compulsory study in Design, Make and Test Project, Introduction to Nuclear Energy A, and Nuclear Fusion A, complemented by optional choices like Automotive Design with Motorsport A and Statistics A. The final year involves advanced technical study through Individual Project, Nuclear Reactor Physics, Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics, and Nuclear Materials 1, with further specialisation available via optional modules including Advanced Control, Batteries, and Machine Learning.
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Entry requirements
A*A*A or A*AAA -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels); A in a third and/or fourth subject (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) (A-levels), 40 points (International Baccalaureate)
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 58%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 14%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics and Computing 1
- Professional Engineering Skills 1
- Stress Analysis 1
- Mechanics
- Materials 1
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Mechatronics 1
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Mathematics and Computing 2
- Professional Engineering Skills 2
- Stress Analysis 2
- Dynamics
- Materials 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Heat Transfer
- Mechatronics 2
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Design, Make and Test Project
- I-Explore
- Introduction to Nuclear Energy A
- Nuclear Fusion A
- Professional Engineering Skills 3
- Stress Analysis 3A
- Fracture Mechanics A
- Thermodynamics 3A
- Fluid Mechanics 3A
- Mechatronics 3A
- Machine Dynamics and Vibrations A
- Automotive Design with Motorsport A
- Computational Continuum Mechanics A
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers A
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering A
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications A
- Mathematics A
- Statistics A
- Structure, Properties and Application of Polymers A
- Tribology A
- Individual Project
- Nuclear Reactor Physics
- Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics
- Nuclear Materials 1
- Aircraft Engine Technology
- Metal Processing Technology
- Future Clean Transport Technology
- Mechanical Transmissions Technology
- Robotic Manipulators and Automation Technology
- Advanced Control
- Advanced Stress Analysis
- Applied Vibration Engineering
- Batteries
- Combustion
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Interfacing and Data Processing
- Design, Art and Creativity B
- Stress Analysis 3B
- Fracture Mechanics B
- Fluid Mechanics 3B
- Embedded C for Microcontrollers B
- Computational Continuum Mechanics B
- Finite Element Analysis and Applications B
- Machine Learning
- Energy Systems
- Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering B
- Mathematics B
- Mechatronics 3B
- Robot Dynamics and Control
- Statistics B
- Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers B
- Sustainable Engineering Design
- Tribology B
- Inter Departmental Exchange (IDX) modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £41,000 and £75,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*A*A* (three A-levels), A*A*AA (four A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 221 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.