Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom
Course overview
• Access to industrial mentors and visiting lecturers, experts in the field of nuclear manufacturing from the industry • The opportunity to develop interdisciplinary skills and behaviours for a challenging career at the highest level in nuclear engineering • Emphasis on knowledge and skills acquisition as real-world learning of nuclear engineering Concepts in advanced industrial applications • Flexible and dynamic delivery methods and curricula • A personally rewarding apprenticeship programme with nuclear systems focus • An excellent teaching and learning environment with research-active staff who apply their research in teaching situations.
Key highlights
- Industrial mentors and visiting lecturers from nuclear manufacturing
- Real-world learning of nuclear engineering in advanced industrial applications
- Develops interdisciplinary skills and behaviours for nuclear engineering careers
- Programme focused on nuclear systems
- Taught by research-active staff who bring research into teaching
- Flexible delivery methods and curricula
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English, Science
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nuclear Engineer
- Nuclear Scientist
- Nuclear Safety Engineer
- Reactor Systems Engineer
- Nuclear Manufacturing Engineer
- Radiation Protection Engineer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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