Bachelor level studies

Coursework at this level provides students with a good foundation for continued studies and future specialization in engineering. International students should note that education at this level is provided in Swedish. Therefore, proof of Swedish language proficiency might be required to be accepted to studies at this level.

Working towards a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is a good start for those interested in a nuclear career. Programmes that most clearly align with employment at the nuclear power industry are, for example

• Elektroteknik (Electrical engineering)
• Kemiteknik (Engineering chesmistry)
• Maskinteknik (Mechanical engineering)

All Swedish universities that provide engineering education describe their study programmes in detail. Start by checking out the programmes available at KTH , Uppsala University  and Chalmers.

Currently, no Swedish university awards a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in nuclear engineering. However, Uppsala University provides a unique opportunity for students who want to specialize in nuclear technology during their third year of higher education! As a third-year engineering student, you can complete a one-year long module on nuclear technology (60 ECTS)  and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. The module includes courses on reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, turbine technology, light water reactor technology, nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear safety, nuclear power operation and future of nuclear energy systems.

There are also some individual courses available for those who want to learn about nuclear energy. To continue your nuclear energy engineering studies, taking these or similar courses might be a good head-start, or even a prerequisite. For example, look into these courses at KTH and Uppsala University.

• Modern fysik (Modern physics), SH1014, (4,0 ECTS), KTH
• Modern fysik (Modern physics), SH1012, (8,0 ECTS), KTH
• Modern fysik (Modern physics), SH1011, (7,5 ECTS), KTH
• Kärnkraft teknik och system (HT), 1FA410, Uppsala University

• Energifysik II med kärnkraft, 10 hp, 1FA403, Uppsala University

• Framtida nukleära energisystem - analyser och simuleringar, 1FA412, Uppsala University

• Tillämpad reaktorfysik, 1FA452, Uppsala University

• Introduktion till kärnkraft, 1FA412, Uppsala University
• Computational Reactor Physics with Python, Uppsala University
• Energisystemfysik, 1FA401, Uppsala University
• Komplexa system i teknik och samhälle - teknik, 10 hp, 1FA455, Uppsala University
• Energifysik I, 1FA402, Uppsala University

Rather than opting for a Bachelor level programme, many enrol directly in a five-year-long civil engineering programme.  Others follow up their Bachelor of Science degree with a two- or one-year-long Master level programme.