How to become a nuclear engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- a graduate training scheme
University
You can do a degree in a subject like:
- nuclear engineering
- chemical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- maths
- physics
- electrical engineering
Some employers will expect you to have a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and physics
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Apprenticeship
You could get into the industry through a nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You may be able to start on a graduate training scheme, like Nuclear Graduates, run by nuclear industry employers.
You'll normally need a degree in a science or engineering subject to apply for a place.
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Career tips
You may need to relocate for work, as many power stations are in remote areas.
Further information
You can find details about careers in the the nuclear industry through Cogent.