Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Science) at University of Plymouth
Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Science) (MEng (Hon), H30N) at University of Plymouth asked for 120 UCAS points for 2026 entry; UCAS’s course data does not show the 2027 requirement yet. The middle entrant to the subject here had 96–111 UCAS points.
UCAS listing ↗ Course page on plymouth.ac.uk ↗
UCAS tariff
~120 points
Selectivearound BBB
Not the 2027 requirement. UCAS’s course search data does not include 2027 requirements yet, so this is the 2026 one and may have changed. Check plymouth.ac.uk’s course page ↗ or the UCAS listing ↗.
Who actually got in
Entrants’ UCAS pointsWider subject at this uni
Entrants hereUK, same subjectAsks 120
The middle entrant had 96–111 points. At least 64% had fewer than the 120 asked.
135 entrants · 2024-25 · HESA rounds to 5%
Came in with A-levels or Highers 93%, other higher education 4%, a baccalaureate 1%.
Course
- Award
- Master of Engineering (with Honours)
- Code
- H30N · H3 mechanical engineering
- Duration
- 5 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Starts
- September 2027
- Entry
- Year 1, Year 2, Year 4, Year 5
- Year
- 2027
- Placement year
- optional
Student experience
After the first yearWider subject at this uni
88%
still studying
UK 85%
11%
left higher education
UK 12%
1%
moved to a lower award
UK 0%
205 students · started 2023-24
National Student SurveyWider subject at this uni
% positiveHereUKTeaching on my course86%86%
Learning opportunities84%85%
Assessment and feedback75%78%
Academic support88%89%
Organisation and management71%79%
Learning resources86%88%
Student voice73%78%
90 final-year students · 67% responded · NSS 2025-26
After graduating
SalaryWider subject at this uni
15 months£33k3 years£30.5k5 years£37k
£20k£30k£40k£50k
middle halfmedianUK, same subject
15 months: survey of 30 graduates, 2023-24 · 3 and 5 years: tax records, 2016-18 graduates
15 months onWider subject at this uni
77% working5% working and studying11% studying4% unemployed4% other
UK, same subject: 89% in work or study
80%
in professional or managerial jobs
UK 80%
85%
say their work is meaningful
UK 85%
55%
use what they learned
UK 65%
- Engineering professionals50%
- Information Technology Professionals15%
- Skilled trades occupations5%
- Elementary occupations5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals5%
Graduate Outcomes survey · 55 graduates · 61% responded · 2023-24
Source: Discover Uni dataset, HESA (CC BY 4.0), summarised for display.
Location
- Campus
- Plymouth, South West England, England
- Postcode
- PL4 8AA
Subjects
Campus
- Campus
- University of Plymouth Campus
- Housing
- Accommodation ↗
- Union
- Students' union ↗
Chemical, process and energy engineering at other universities
The course at each university nearest this one in entry requirement. Middle entrant: the UCAS points of the middle student who started, from Discover Uni.
| University | Course | Entry | Middle entrant |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Surrey | Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hon) | 96 - 123 points | 96–111 |
| Loughborough University | Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hon) | BBB | 112–127 |
| Southampton, Solent University | Renewable Energy Engineering HNC | 104 - 120 points | under 96 |
| University of Chester | Chemical Engineering MEng (Hon) | 120 points | 96–111 |
| University of Huddersfield | Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | BBB - BBC | 96–111 |
| University of Plymouth | Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Science) this course | 120 points | 96–111 |
| Ulster University | Energy BSc (Hons) | 112 - 117 points | 128–143 |
| Aston University, Birmingham | Chemical Engineering BEng (Hon) | 96 - 112 points | 96–111 |
| Canterbury Christ Church University | Chemical Engineering BEng (Hon) | 112 points | under 96 |
| University of Aberdeen | Chemical Engineering BEng (Hon) | BBC | 128–143 |
| University of Bradford | Chemical Engineering (with a placement year) BEng (Hon) | 112 points | 96–111 |
See all 221 in one sortable table, entry requirements side by side
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