MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Science) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Four-year integrated masters in mechanical engineering with a nuclear science element, including a final-year module developed with Babcock International and the UK Ministry of Defence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 4 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds engineering foundations in purpose-built laboratories covering engineering materials, structures and thermo-fluid mechanics. Year 2 introduces control systems engineering and quality management with mathematical and computational analysis tools and the design-to-manufacture process. Year 3 centres on a dissertation project. The final year includes design and prototyping projects and a nuclear module, 'Going Nuclear: Nuclear Applications for Science and Engineering', developed with Babcock International and the Ministry of Defence and taught with their professionals.

Career pathways

Students find placements and careers in sectors including Formula 1, medical robotics, nuclear engineering and offshore renewables.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points typical offer. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above. A levels: 120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade C in A level Mathematics and grade E in a second relevant subject (relevant subjects include applied science, biology, chemistry, computing, electronics, engineering, further maths, physics, statistics, technology and design). BTEC qualifications and Access courses are not accepted for MEng unless combined with additional qualifications or experience. International Baccalaureate: 30 points including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and 3 at Higher Level in a second relevant subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 points including H3 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. SQA Advanced Higher: 120 points including grade C in Maths and grade E in a second relevant subject. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Duration: 4 years

Engineering