BSc Nuclear Engineering
April 10, 2026 2026-06-03 6:35Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Power the Future with Clean Energy
As the world transitions toward sustainable energy, nuclear power is emerging as one of the most reliable and low-carbon energy sources. Ghana’s move toward nuclear energy is creating a growing demand for skilled engineers to support this transformation.
The BSc Nuclear Engineering programme at Academic City equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, analyse, and manage advanced energy systems that power the future.
Nuclear Engineering at ACity
The programme provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering, combined with specialised training in nuclear systems, reactor design, and radiation safety.
Students will:
- Understand nuclear energy systems and reactor operations
- Learn radiation detection, safety, and protection
- Apply thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Work on real-world engineering and energy challenges
Top Careers in Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Engineer
- Reactor Design Engineer
- Radiation Safety Specialist
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Nuclear Research Scientist
- Power Plant Engineer
- Regulatory & Compliance Officer
Entry Requirements
Applicants must obtain passes (A–D) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science or Social Studies
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or another relevant elective subject
Applicants must obtain passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science or Social Studies
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or another relevant elective subject
Minimum Requirement
- Minimum grade accepted: C6
Applicants must obtain passes in three (3) A-Level subjects, with at least one pass at Grade D or better. Subjects must include Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or another relevant elective subject.
Applicants must also possess credit passes (Grade C or better) in five (5) GCE O-Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and any three relevant subjects.
Applicants must have completed the French Baccalaureate with an overall score of 10.00 or above.
Applicants must obtain Grades A*/A–C in English, Mathematics, and Science at the Standard Level (SL)/O-Level, in addition to passes in three (3) Higher Level (HL), A-Level, or IB subjects.
Applicants must possess five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, plus passes in three (3) relevant A-Level subjects.
Applicants must possess a Grade 13 qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher.
All foreign applicants will have their qualifications for consideration for admission referred to GTEC for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Electives
- Reactor Physics Calculations & Simulation
- Corrosion for Engineers
- Radiation Shielding & Design
- Dosimetric & Radiometric Methods
- Fusion Power Engineering
- Nuclear Plant Design & Simulation
- Nuclear Plant Safety Design
- Nuclear Security & Safeguards Systems
- Nuclear Disaster Management
- Nuclear Power Plant Operation
- Radioactive Waste Management Design
Select 4 electives (2 per semester) across thematic areas, with guidance from faculty.
Course Outline
- Technology and Society
- Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
- Physics I (Mechanics)
- Calculus I
- Communication Skills I
- Introduction to Programming
- French Language I
- Programming in C
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics: Statistics and Dynamics
- Calculus II
- Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)
- Communication Skills II
- Introduction to Philosophy
- French Language II
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Electronics & Microprocessors
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Introduction to Material Science & Engineering
- Radiation & Its Effect on Matter
- Linear Algebra
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- African Leadership I
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Radiation Protection & Dosimetry
- Probability & Statistics
- Differential Equations
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- African Leadership II
- Reactor Physics
- Nuclear Reactor Design
- Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- Nuclear Safety & Risk Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- FIE I Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship I
- Thermal Hydraulics of Nuclear Reactor
- Nuclear Reactor Dynamics & Stability
- Project Management & Engineering Economics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Research Methods
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
- Control Systems for Nuclear Reactor
- Materials for Nuclear Systems
- Nuclear Instrumentation and Measurement Lab
- Reactor Physics Calculations and Simulation
- Corrosion for Engineers
- Radiation Shielding and Design
- Dosimetric and Radiometric Devices and Methods
- Fusion Power Engineering
- Capstone Design I
- Capstone Design II
- Nuclear Power Systems
- Professional Ethics & Values
- Environmental Science & Engineering
- Nuclear Plant Design & Simulation
- Nuclear Plant Safety Design
- Nuclear Security & Safeguards System
- Nuclear Disaster Management
- Nuclear Power Plant Operation
- Radioactive Waste Management Design
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
