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Physics with Nuclear Technology

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Clifton Campus
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Course summary

Combine the breadth of core physics with a specialised focus on nuclear science and nuclear technology – areas critical to the future of clean energy, advanced healthcare, and global security – on our BSc (Hons) Physics with Nuclear Technology degree.

You’ll explore the principles that govern matter and energy, from quantum mechanics and particle physics to nuclear reactions and radiation safety. Alongside these foundations, you’ll dive into the technologies that power nuclear reactors, advanced nuclear materials and systems, and cutting-edge research facilities around the world.

You’ll also learn how nuclear technology contributes to sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. You’ll discover its role in life-saving medical treatments, understand how nuclear science underpins national security and global cooperation. and develop the technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and scientific understanding employers in these growing fields are looking for.

Get ready to embark on an adventure with our study abroad programs at partner universities or by getting a work placement overseas. Both opportunities will boost your employability, build lifelong friendships, and allow you to experience the world in a whole new way.

With strong industry links, opportunities for research placements, and guidance from leading academics, this nuclear physics degree prepares you for a career that matters. Whether your goal is to work as a nuclear physicist or nuclear scientist, or in energy, healthcare, defence, research, or beyond, you’ll graduate ready to lead in sectors where science drives progress and play your part in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more innovative future for us all.

The highlights of this nuclear physics degree include:

  • Study physics in one of the world’s best student cities. Nottingham has been ranked one of the top 50 student cities in the world in the QS best Student Cities ranking for 2026.

  • Be part of a strong, active and collaborative physics community that includes student societies, research groups and outreach projects, with regular opportunities for curricular and extracurricular activities.

  • Complete paid summer placements embedded within active research groups tackling real challenges at the cutting edge of physics through our Physics Undergraduate Research Scholarships (PURS) scheme.

  • A personalised learning experience that allows you to shape your physics degree to match your own interests and career goals, with opportunities to achieve additional certifications in certain related areas.

  • Active connections with industry and commerce that facilitate meaningful work-life experiences on our suite of physics courses, and support from mentors, as well as project management and entrepreneurial opportunities.

  • One-to-one personal tutoring and coaching at all stages of your physics degree to support you academically and personally.

Modules

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-physics-with-nuclear-technology#module-information

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Clifton Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
350J
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Clifton Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
350J
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Clifton Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Maths and Physics grade C)

T Level

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

UCAS Tariff
112-120

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Maths and Physics grade C or equivalent)

Access to HE Diploma

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Maths and Physics modules

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Maths and Physics grade C or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Maths and Physics modules

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Maths and Physics grade C or equivalent).

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university.

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

NTU makes contextual offers for this course to give everyone a fair chance to access their chosen degree.

Contextual offers are lower than our standard entry criteria or may be an unconditional offer for courses that require a portfolio. We also take individual circumstances into account when we receive results and may accept grades lower than our published criteria.

We use a range of data from UCAS to make our offers and more information on our approach is available at the link below.

Learn more on the Nottingham Trent University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2026 are £9790 .The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

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