MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year
About this course
MEng Hons in Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year, a chemical engineering degree centred on the design, application and maintenance of systems and processes in the nuclear industry. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The five-year degree incorporates a full-year industry placement and features close connections to local nuclear energy sites, offering site visits, project work, and guest lectures. Following a shared first year covering core foundations through modules such as Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Skills, Engineering Systems, Engineering Thermofluids, and Fundamental Engineering Mathematics, the second year introduces specialised study with modules including Engineering Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer, Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal, Nuclear Engineering, Power Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. The third year builds advanced knowledge through Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Monitoring and Protection, and Power Electronics and Applications. The fourth year consists of a graduate-level industry placement. The final fifth year comprises core study in Advanced Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Project, Individual Project, Industrial Consultancy, and Nuclear Fusion, alongside optional choices from Control and Machine Learning and Renewable Energy Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Materials
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Disposal
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Monitoring and Protection
- Power Electronics and Applications
- Placement
- Advanced Nuclear Engineering
- Engineering Project
- Individual Project
- Industrial Consultancy
- Nuclear Fusion
- Control and Machine Learning
- Renewable Energy Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Nuclear Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.