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Nuclear Science and Materials BSc

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Nuclear Science and Materials BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 23,400

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Birmingham

    The University of Birmingham was established by Royal Charter in 1900, one of the last universities chartered under Queen Victoria. From the beginning it was a civic institution, revolutionary in that it eagerly accepted students from all social classes and backgrounds equally. The University of Birmingham has led the way in many fields over the […]

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    Course Summary

    This is one of the few courses offered in the UK dedicated to preparing students for careers in the growing nuclear sector. As current plans foresee up to 40% of the UK’s power consumption being met by nuclear energy, graduates are in high demand.

    The course focuses on the physics, mathematics and computing resources needed to use the technology in an industrial and engineering context. It is offered as part of both the School of Metallurgy and Materials, and the School of Physics and Astronomy.

    The University of Birmingham has taught the physics behind nuclear reactors and related processes for more than 50 years, in association with the Birmingham Centre for Nuclear Education and Research.

    Typically, this BSc program is completed over the course of 3 years.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    Year 1:

    Year one is largely dedicated to foundational studies which will put students in a position to understand more advanced subjects later on. Modules will include the fundamentals of material science, classical (non-quantum) mechanics and relativity, and an introduction to transport phenomena.

    Year 2:

    Here you will study more advanced topics, including nuclear physics and fracture, fatigue and corrosion. This will in turn prepare you for your third year of studies, and the most advanced subjects in the program.

    Year 3:

    In what is typically your last year in the BSc program, you’ll study very specialized topics such as advanced nuclear physics, reactor design and the detection of and protection from radiation. These courses are developed in partnership with industry influencers, and designed with immediate placement of graduates in mind.

    Learning & Teaching

    You will learn from many people over the course of your degree, including tenured professors, doctors and researchers working at the University of Birmingham, as well as several doctorate and post-graduate students. Classes will involve lectures, group learning sessions, tutorials and self-study.

    You will be assigned to a personal tutor at the beginning of your studies. They will endeavour to support you academically, help you develop the skills your career demands, and provide any welfare assistance you may need, especially in terms of adjusting to university life.

    Career Possiblities

    The nuclear industry is poised for growth in both the UK and abroad, and graduates are in high demand. The University of Birmingham also has close links to many companies working in the nuclear space, and have ensured that its graduates have an easier path than most to fill vacancies in these firms. These companies include (but are not limited to):

    • Uniper Technologies Ltd
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Radioactive Waste Management Ltd
    • Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
    • ESD Global
    • Clarasys
    • AWE – Atomic Weapons Establishment
    • Atkins

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Birmingham’s Nuclear Science and Materials program requires at least 3 A Levels, typically AAB or better. These A Levels must include Mathematics and Physics at grade A. For any Reformed A Levels received after 2015, students must also have passed the practical element.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students

    International students must be fluent in written and Spoken English, and have achieved and International Baccalaureate Diploma of 6, 6, 5 or better, with Mathematics and Physics at 6. The applicant will also need to have achieved at least 32 points altogether.

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