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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

You could get into the industry through a nuclear scientist or 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

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.

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.

You'll need:

• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• maths knowledge
• knowledge of physics
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• thinking and reasoning skills
• design skills and knowledge
• analytical thinking skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to:

• pass security checks

In your day-to-day duties you may:

• design and build new plants and equipment
• monitor and measure radiation levels
• carry out maintenance work
• make sure that the plant structure meets legal requirements
• be responsible for security and safety
• supervise power station technicians
• plan safe methods of nuclear waste disposal

You could work at a power station, in a laboratory, in an office or in a control room.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.