Foundation Degree Nuclear, Science, Operations and Technology

This part-time Foundation Degree prepares a new cohort of technicians, engineers and scientists for nuclear work. Partners at the University of Cumbria run the course, which Lakes College delivers within the Northern Hub of the National College for Nuclear. Teaching is designed to support adult learners who want to build careers in the nuclear industry. Subjects include maths, engineering science, thermodynamics, radiological protection and running nuclear plant. Teaching combines interactive lectures, laboratory sessions and virtual reality simulations, alongside workplace-linked modules and an industrial project drawn from the sector. Learners gain an understanding of demanding nuclear environments through simulation and hands-on work. Students build practical skills for nuclear operations and plant engineering, among other areas of the sector, with theory and hands-on experience developed side by side. Graduates may move into technical, engineering or science roles across the nuclear field.