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Apprenticeship

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree)

Level
6
Degree level
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Ensuring nuclear systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way.

What you'd do

Support design, analysis, or safety case work on nuclear systems
Carry out modelling and calculations for reactor or plant behaviour
Analyse experimental or plant data and draw technical conclusions
Prepare technical reports and present findings to colleagues
Engage with regulators, safety specialists, and operations teams
Contribute to research or engineering improvement projects

What you'd learn

Nuclear physics, reactor theory, and radiation science
Nuclear materials behaviour and performance in reactor conditions
Safety case methodology and nuclear risk assessment
Engineering design and systems thinking in nuclear contexts
Nuclear regulation, licensing, and site safety requirements
Research methods and scientific data analysis
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