University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerNuclear engineer

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    Mathematics and often a science at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested for engineering and computing. Grades vary. International qualifications are not automatically accepted as the UK version.

A-level subjects

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics and chemistry are the usual pair. Physics is often accepted or recommended.

  • Chemistry

    Mathematics and chemistry are the usual pair. Physics is often accepted or recommended.

University courses

  • Chemical engineering

    Alternative route. A possible background. Nuclear roles also recruit from mechanical, physics and specialist nuclear courses.

  • Chemistry

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Civil engineering

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Electrical and electronic engineering

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Nuclear engineer

    Alternative route. A possible background. Nuclear roles also recruit from mechanical, physics and specialist nuclear courses.

  • Chemical engineer

    Direct qualifying route. The standard degree route.

  • Renewable energy engineer

    Alternative route. Process and energy modules can lead towards energy roles.

  • Chemist

    Related, but not enough on its own. This is not a chemist qualification. Laboratory chemistry jobs usually expect a chemistry degree.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.