Acquire high-value skills with our Nuclear Engineering specialisation where you’ll explore the fundamental principles of physics, mathematics and artificial intelligence to collaboratively solve complex problems. As a nuclear engineer, you’ll help lead the development of next-generation energy systems that make a meaningful difference. You’ll work in innovative teams across high-impact industries and play a key role in shaping the future of global energy, while also entering a field with strong and growing workforce demand.
Commencing Terms
Term 1, 2 & 3
Duration
4 Year(s)
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Campus
Kensington
Codes
UAC code 425010
Program code 3707
CRICOS code 056835E
Entry Requirements
The lowest selection rank is: The lowest ATAR + adjustment factors that received an offer for the year listed. This provides an indicative guide for the current year's entry and may vary each year.
The world needs highly skilled engineers to maintain and operate nuclear facilities. As one of the most cutting-edge fields, nuclear energy offers exciting and meaningful opportunities where new applications are constantly being developed across the energy sector and beyond.
If you have a passion for driving collaborative innovation through cutting edge technologies to create real-world impact, join Australia’s #1ÌýEngineering Faculty at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.ÌýLearn how to design and apply systems using nuclear and radiation processes across a range of disciplines to advance society in tangible and inclusive ways.
With our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering), you’ll build a multifaceted and adaptable skill set and confidently contribute to public discourse on the future of nuclear applications in Australia and abroad from a knowledgeable standpoint. In this program, you’ll integrate your engineering expertise with the usage of cutting-edge technologies across several industries like healthcare, manufacturing, defence and transportation. This could involve designing space reactors, manufacturing robotics for hazardous environments or producing radiopharmaceuticals.
You’ll graduate with highly transferrable and versatile skills like critical thinking and problem solving, which can be applied in nuclear adjacent roles. You’ll also be able to identify and follow national and international standards that govern the regulatory environment in whichÌýnuclear engineersÌýoperate. You'll also gain a well-rounded, interdisciplinary and socially conscious set of graduate attributes in high demand across multiple sectors.
Key features
Apply practical knowledge in real-world settings
Take part in hands-on simulations that replicate real-world nuclear scenarios and analyse complex case studies to sharpen your problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in 60 days of industrial training and experience collaborative, industry-aligned projects that reflect current challenges and future innovations in the nuclear sector. Through theÌý°ä³ó²¹±ô±ô·¡±·³ÒÌýProgram, you can participate in projects like AtomCraftÌýto design, build and run the world’s first student-led fusion energy reactor. Build on your technical expertise while actively developing communication, teamwork and leadership skills that prepare you to navigate complex nuclear challenges with confidence and empathy throughout your career.
Build a future-ready skill set through a sector-aligned qualification
We’ve designed this degree to meet the growing demand for nuclear engineers across many disciplines. As a graduate, you'll demonstrate diverse and adaptable skills in fundamental science, risk and safety management and government regulations. This program will equip you with the expertise to apply your skills to meet the demands of the industry and empowers you to make a lasting, values-driven impact in a globally significant field.
Learn from Australia’s leading experts in nuclear engineering
You’ll learn engineering principles and applications from world leading experts at Australia’s premier research centre for nuclear energy. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including community, government, research institutions and more, demonstrating cultural awareness to ensure cultural awareness and ethical responsibility to ensureÌýsustainable and inclusive applications of nuclear technologies.
Why study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ?
Join Australia’s leading Engineering and Technology faculty
Ranked #1 in Australia for Engineering and Technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), accelerate your career in Nuclear Engineering with ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç and drive progress across critical sectors.Ìý
Become one of Australia’s most employable graduates
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç is known for its graduate employability, with ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç awarded the Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025).
Access to world leading experts and facilities
Establish professional connections and learn from industry thought leaders at our premier search centre for nuclear energy. The ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Nuclear Innovation Centre is a cross-industry hub for advancing Australia’s nuclear science industry.Ìý
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) will launch in Term 1 2026 and therefore, no prior Admissions information is available.
The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
At ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1, Physics.
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.Ìý
HSC PlusÌý
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree. You may be awarded up to five points.Ìý
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)Ìý
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below andÌýget in touchÌýwith our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.Ìý
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes ofÌý, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ.Ìý
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.Ìý
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) will launch in Term 1 2026 and therefore, no prior Admissions information is available.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score: Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score: Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels: Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç assessment is currently under review.
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We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
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Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç journey with confidence. 
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) is a four-year degree with a focus on the design and application of systems using nuclear and radiation processes across various disciplines.
You’ll undertake a variety of courses including engineering design, nuclear safety, thermodynamics, mathematics and physics. You’ll apply fundamental principles of high-performance computing, radiation science and materials chemistry to solve complex problems throughout your degree and establish a diverse skill set to boost your engineering career.Ìý
You’ll study the following areas:
Atomic energyÌý
Engineering mathematicsÌý
Fluid mechanicsÌý
Nuclear engineering designÌý
Nuclear materials chemistryÌý
Nuclear safetyÌý
Numerical methods and statisticsÌý
Reactor engineering and controlÌý
Strategic design innovation
Full program structure
Your course selections and timetable will structure your degree. To give you an idea, consider the sample program structure below.Ìý
First yearÌý
You'll study introductory courses within mathematics and physics. All students study DESN1000 Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation, where you’ll learn how to develop forward-thinking solutions while managing budgets, resources and time.ÌýÌý
Second yearÌýÌý
You'll study core courses within your specialisation to shape your foundational knowledge.Ìý
Third and fourth yearÌý
You’ll expand your depth of nuclear engineering knowledge with a variety of core and elective courses.
As part of your degree, you’ll complete two General Education electives that expand your learning beyond the engineering faculty. These subjects encourage you to diversify disciplines, strengthen your critical thinking and cultivate a flexible mindset that’s essential for tackling real-world problems.
Future careers
Nuclear engineers design, develop, research, and manage nuclear technologies while ensuring efficiency, safety and responsible use. You’ll graduate with a versatile skill set spanning physical, human and policy issues, skills that are not only essential in nuclear engineering but also highly valued across a range of sectors. These include expertise in the fundamental sciences, computing, community engagement, risk and safety management, government regulations and international policy.
Employers are increasingly seeking nuclear engineers, especially those skilled in the safe use of nuclear power for energy and machinery (Lightcast, 2024).
As a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Nuclear Engineering) graduate, you’ll be equipped to solve complex challenges and drive innovation across society. You’ll confidently work in industries such as mining, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, government regulation and more.
Industry
Types of work
Jobs
Medicine and health
Design of radiation therapy equipment
Radiopharmaceutical production
Radiation shielding and safety
Nuclear imaging systems
Medical isotope production
Radiological Safety Officer
Nuclear Medicine Engineer
Radiopharmaceutical Production Specialist
Health Physicist
Medical Isotope Production Engineer
Aerospace
Nuclear propulsion for deep space missions
Spacecraft radiation shielding
Compact nuclear power systems
Radiation effects analysis on avionics
Space reactor design
Aerospace Nuclear Systems Engineer
Space Radiation Analyst
Nuclear Propulsion Researcher
Space Power Systems Engineer
Radiation Hardening Specialist
Advanced manufacturingÌý
Development of nuclear-grade alloys and ceramics
Fabrication of reactor components
Robotics for hazardous environments
Additive manufacturing for nuclear parts
Quality assurance in nuclear supply chains
Nuclear Materials Engineer
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Robotics Integration Engineer
Additive Manufacturing Specialist
Quality Assurance Engineer (Nuclear)
Government and policyÌý
Nuclear safety and licensing
International nuclear policy and treaties
Environmental impact assessment
Nuclear non-proliferation monitoring
Public communication and risk assessment
Nuclear Policy Advisor
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Nuclear Licensing Engineer
Environmental Radiation Analyst
Nuclear Safeguards Inspector
DefenceÌý
Nuclear submarine propulsion systems
Nuclear weapons systems design and maintenance
Radiological threat detection and response
Nuclear command and control systems
Security and non-proliferation enforcement
Nuclear Propulsion Officer
Defence Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Weapons Systems Analyst
Radiological Threat Analyst
Nuclear Security Specialist
MiningÌý
Uranium exploration and extraction
Radiation protection and monitoring
Ore processing and refinement
Environmental remediation
Regulatory compliance and licensing
Nuclear Mining Engineer
Radiation Protection Officer
Process Engineer (Uranium)
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Accreditation
Accreditation by Engineers Australia will be sought for this degree.
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the Ìýand you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
For most international students, applications are submitted viaÌýourÌý service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date.ÌýFor details, visit the .
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the   for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. For details, visit the .
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Fees & Scholarships
2025 Indicative First Year Full Fee
$8,000*
2025 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree
$36,500*
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
2025 Indicative First Year Fee
$58,500*
2025 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$253,500*
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visitÌý.
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