Decisions and guidelines

According to a decision taken by the University Board 2009-06-02, Uppsala University will offer the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with specialisation in Nuclear Engineering from the autumn 2010.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c/Mathematics D. 110 credits from a Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Engineering Programme in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Aims

Aims of the programme

The education within the Nuclear Engineering Bachelor's programme is designed so that a student with knowledge equivalent to two years of study at a Swedish bachelor's or master's engineering programme with a focus on mechanical or electrical engineering will be able to acquire an engineering approach within the nuclear field and be well-prepared for a professional career within the Swedish nuclear power industry, primarily for tasks such as operating engineers, maintenance engineers, designers, and engineers working with technical development.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes for the Degree of Bachelor od Science in Engineering

The Swedish Higher Education Act

The Swedish Higher Education Act contains provisions about the higher education institutions that are accountable to the Government.

The Higher Education Ordinance

Scope

A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering is awarded after the student has completed the courses required to gain 180 credits.

Outcomes

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering the student shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work autonomously as a graduate engineer.

Knowledge and understanding

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering the student shall

• demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the engineering field chosen and proven experience in this field as well as awareness of current research and development work, and
• demonstrate broad knowledge in the engineering field chosen and relevant knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences.

Competence and skills

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and deal with issues autonomously and creatively using a holistic approach and to analyse and evaluate technological solutions
• demonstrate the ability to plan and using appropriate methods undertake tasks within predetermined parameters
• demonstrate the ability to use knowledge critically and systematically to model, simulate, predict and evaluate series of events on the basis of relevant information
• demonstrate the ability to design and manage products, processes and systems while taking into account the circumstances and needs of individuals and the targets for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development set by the community
• demonstrate the capacity for teamwork and collaboration with various constellations, and
• demonstrate the ability to present and discuss information, problems and solutions in speech and writing and in dialogue with different audiences.

Judgement and approach

For a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to make assessments informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical aspects
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of technology, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, including social and economic aspects as well as environmental and occupational health and safety aspects, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills.

Independent project (degree project)

A requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 15 credits.

Miscellaneous

Specific requirements determined by each higher education institution itself within the parameters of the requirements laid down in this qualification descriptor shall also apply for a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Layout of the programme

Description of the study programme

Layout

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering programs contain a large proportion of compulsory courses. The reason is to quality assure the professional role through a suitable foundation in traditional subjects and engineering science. The education is concluded with a thesis.

Each academic year is divided into four study periods, two during the autumn semester and two during the spring semester.

Progression during the educatuion

The educational progression entails both a gradually higher subject competence and a gradual development of the engineering role and a scientific approach. The program's curricula are designed to achieve this in a well-balanced manner.

The programme courses

Study plan

The following in-depth levels are used for the courses in the study plan:

G1N first cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements

G1F first cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

G1E first cycle, contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma

G2F first cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

G2E first cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

A1N second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, at least 120 credits

A1F second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements,

Different types of courses:

• Mandatory course - means that the course is compulsory within the degree requirements.
• Non-mandatory course - the course is not compulsory within the degree requirements. However, all non-mandatory courses within a recommended course of study may be counted towards a degree without special approval. These courses are included in the programs and fall under the responsibility of their respective programs.
• Elective course - a course offered in the study plan in addition to the recommended course of study. These courses may be counted towards a degree without special approval. These courses are not scheduled in the program, which may result in scheduling conflicts.

The main field study Technology

A course can and should be classified as belonging to the main field of Engineering if it primarily addresses at least one of the following areas:

• Methods for the development, design, commissioning, verification, use, or maintenance of physical systems that have practical applications to satisfy human desires to improve their living conditions, or equivalent for components in such systems. Components do not need to be physical but can consist of algorithms or software.
• Methods for the efficient organization of the processes involved in the realization of the aspects mentioned above. Examples of courses that fall within this category include quality engineering, production management, and technology-based business development.

A course that meets the above can additionally be classified as one or more additional main fields of study provided that the criteria for these main fields are also met.

A course that primarily deals with another main field of study can and should be dual-classed in Technology if it includes elements that address how the course's main content can be practically applied in a technical context (defined according to the criteria above). These elements must constitute a significant part of the course, they must be clearly stated in the course syllabus, taught at a level corresponding to the course level, and included in the examination. A decided dual classification in Technology should be reconsidered by the relevant Programme Boards and the Educational Board  of Engineering if the course deviates from these criteria.

Degree project

Common guidelines and instructions for degree projects apply to all programmes in engineering at Uppsala University. Forms and instructions for students are available on the Faculty website https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology.

Instruction

The courses in the programme are primarily taught in Swedish, but courses or course components as well as course literature in English may occur.

Degree

The programme leads to a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with specialization Nuclear Engineering.

English translation

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Specialisation: Nuclear Engineering

Degree Regulations

Specified requirements (degree criteria) at Uppsala University

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is awarded after the student has completed course requirements of 180 credits

• of which at least 150 credits and all compulsory courses within the study plan of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program
• at least 90 credits within the main field of engineering, including a thesis of at least 15 credits

 The basic principle is that the student must fulfill:

• a study plan for a full academic year at any time between the academic year the student starts the programme and graduates,
• other degree requirements in the curriculum at any time between the academic year the student starts the programme and graduates, and
• if a compulsory course changes year, specific requirements may apply.

Specified requirements for the programme

For the Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme in Nuclear Engineering, all courses, 60 credits, in addition to the completed two years according to the study plan the student previously followed in an engineering programme with a focus on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent, are required.

Other directives

Regulations regarding eligibility

Specific eligibility

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme at Uppsala University, basic eligibility for university studies applies as well as Mathematics D, Physics B, and Chemistry A (area eligibility 8) or Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c (area eligibility A8). The requirement for knowledge in mathematics, physics, and chemistry can also be met by those who have acquired knowledge from another current or previous Swedish or foreign school or educational institution. The requirement is also fulfilled if equivalent knowledge has been acquired in another way.

In addition, 110 credits of approved courses within a Bachelor of Science in Engineering programme with a focus on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent are required.

Many positions within the field of nuclear engineering are classified under security class according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). To be eligible for a position classified under security class, one must undergo a security clearance. Here, you can read more about what it entails, Personnel Security - The Security Police (sakerhetspolisen.se).

Admission to a later part of the programme

In order to be admitted to a later part of the programme (or specialisation within the programme) the student must:

• fulfil the general and specific entry requirements for the programme.
• have sufficient prior knowledge to be able to follow the programme at the level at which the student is admitted, which means that the student is able to study at least 15 credits from the programme outline (for the semester to which the student is admitted). The other 15 credits are specified in the individual study plan.
• for admission to the spring semester during the first year have 20 credits of courses relevant to the programme,

All points above must be satisfied, and the courses completed (modules do not count), at the latest by the deadline for supporting documentation of qualifications (see below). Students can only be admitted to a later part of a programme or a specialisation within a programme if there are available places in the programme in the semester in question.

An individual study plan for the first semester should be established by the programme study counsellor.

For studies starting the autumn semester the application period is 15th of March - 15th of April. Supporting documentation of qualification for the application may be submitted no later than 1st of June (for autumn semester). For studies starting the spring semester the application period is 15th of September - 15th of October. Supporting documentation of qualification for the application may be submitted not later than 1th of December (for spring semester). If the specified dates for the application deadline or completion date fall on a public holiday, the deadline is postponed to the nearest weekday. After the last application day, it is possible to submit a late application until the beginning of the semester. Late applications will be handled in the order they are received.

If the number of applicants is larger than the number of available places according to the dimensioning applicable, the selection criterion of average grade on prerequisite courses from a higher education institution (courses relevant to the programme) is used.

Forms are available from https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology

Grading system and assessment

The form of assessment and the grading system are shown in the course syllabus. Information about exam registrations are available at the virtual learning environment (this does not apply to exams at other higher education institutions than Uppsala University).

For more regulations see "Guidelines on working conditions for first- and second-cycle students at Uppsala University" as of 2017-07-01.

Credit Transfer and Introduction of Courses into Engineering Degrees

All courses included in the program's curriculum can be included in the degree without a separate decision. However, it may occur that only certain combinations are allowed. This is specified in the curriculum under the section Specified Requirements for the Program. Courses not included in the program's curriculum can only be included in the degree after a credit transfer.

According to regulations in the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 6, Section 6-8), students have the right to credit certain education within or outside the country. Students may also credit equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through professional experience. Credit transfer provides the basis for special eligibility and selection for further courses. It also provides the basis for the Graduation Office when applying for a degree.

When crediting an entire course, the student will always have the previously completed and approved course recorded in their degree document.

Decisions regarding credit transfer for Swedish education are made by the programme coordinator or educational director, delegated by the Faculty Board, for education equivalent to a full course (when the student has completed an entire course equivalent to a full course in the program). Regarding part of a course or credit transfer of an exam, the decision is made by the course examiner (when the student has completed an entire course equivalent to part of a course or completed part of a course equivalent to a whole or part of a course).

Decisions regarding credit transfer for foreign education are made by delegation from the Vice Chancellor by the Graduation Office. Students apply to the Gradiation Offiice by submitting documents to Student Services Ångström.

Application forms are available at https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology.

Credit transfer can be of two types: credit transfer where a course replaces a compulsory course for the degree and credit transfer where a course can be included in the degree without replacing a compulsory course.

Courses credited towards compulsory courses must be counted within the degree requirement as follows:

1. If the completed course has a lower or the same number of credits as the equivalent compulsory course: the number of credits of the completed course.
2. If the completed course has more credits than the equivalent compulsory course: at least the number of credits of the compulsory course and at most the number of credits of the completed course. This depends on the degree requirements for the program.

An individual assessment is always made. Course components with overlapping content cannot contribute credits to the same degree. In case of overlap, corresponding credits are not counted towards the degree. There may be program-specific limitations regarding credit transfer for courses outside the curriculum. This is specified in the curriculum under the section Specified Requirements for the Programme.

Courses from different universities/educational programs do not need to correspond in detail to be credited towards compulsory courses. The decisive factor for credit transfer is that the purpose of the equivalent course/course component in the programme is fulfilled both in terms of course objectives and in a progression and programme perspective. For courses that are not considered to meet the requirements, students may be required to complete supplementary studies. In these cases, the matter is handled by the course examiner as credit transfer for part of a course.

Application forms for credit transfer for courses are available at https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology.

Approved leave from studies and non-completion

Approved leave from studies means that a student has applied for and been granted leave from their studies by the higher education institution with a guaranteed place. Approved leave from studies is granted if the student has one of the special grounds specified in the Higher Education Ordinance. If the student has other grounds, those responsible for the study programme decide whether approved leave from studies can be granted. For more information and the application form, see https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology.

Students who have taken leave from their studies without being granted approved leave may take up their studies again subject to place availability. Students who wish to terminate the programme can request non-completion on the form available at https://www.uu.se/en/students/faculty/science-and-technology. Students who wish to resume their studies can re-apply for the programme via https://www.universityadmissions.se/ or apply for admission to a later part of the programme.