Nuclear Scientist and Engineer Degree Apprentice at Babcock is listed on Apprentice Wizard from UCAS Career Finder. It was last seen live on 29 October 2026. The closing date is listed as 8 December 2026. Confirm the closing date and entry requirements on the employer's application page before you apply.
Babcock
Location
South West, PL2 2BG
Deadline
8 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Join Babcock as a Nuclear Scientist and Engineer Degree Apprentice and, over the course of our four-year programme, you'll work towards a Bachelors (Honours) degree while contributing to projects that support national security. You'll learn from experienced professionals, gain valuable practical experience and help deliver work that creates a safer, more secure world. About the programme Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you'll join a targeted development programme designed to prepare you for a career in nuclear science and engineering.
You'll work alongside an experienced team supporting the safe refit and maintenance of the UK's nuclear submarine fleet. You'll develop an understanding of the nuclear systems and equipment that underpin critical defence operations, helping to ensure they operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with stringent regulations. You'll contribute to activities such as engineering design, technical analysis, simulation and modelling, engineering calculations, and the production of technical reports and drawings, gaining experience in how engineering and scientific principles are applied in a safety-critical environment.
Through placements across specialist teams, including Design Delivery, Safety Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Reactor Commissioning, Nuclear Standards, Reactor Product Safety and Assurance, and Radioactive Waste Management, you'll gain broad experience across the nuclear lifecycle while developing an understanding of how complex engineering systems are designed, operated and maintained in a safety-critical environment. Your education/training As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for a Bachelors (Honours) degree qualification, accredited by the constituent bodies of the Engineering or Science Council, and delivered through University Centre Somerset's Cannington Campus. Delivered through a block-release study model, the degree covers topics including nuclear science and techno
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Quality score: 64/100
Babcock's early careers programme includes apprenticeship roles across engineering and technical work, with openings and entry requirements varying by vacancy.
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Location
South West, PL2 2BG
Deadline
8 December 2026
Type
degree-apprenticeship
Join Babcock as a Nuclear Scientist and Engineer Degree Apprentice and, over the course of our four-year programme, you'll work towards a Bachelors (Honours) degree while contributing to projects that support national security. You'll learn from experienced professionals, gain valuable practical experience and help deliver work that creates a safer, more secure world. About the programme Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you'll join a targeted development programme designed to prepare you for a career in nuclear science and engineering.
You'll work alongside an experienced team supporting the safe refit and maintenance of the UK's nuclear submarine fleet. You'll develop an understanding of the nuclear systems and equipment that underpin critical defence operations, helping to ensure they operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with stringent regulations. You'll contribute to activities such as engineering design, technical analysis, simulation and modelling, engineering calculations, and the production of technical reports and drawings, gaining experience in how engineering and scientific principles are applied in a safety-critical environment.
Through placements across specialist teams, including Design Delivery, Safety Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Reactor Commissioning, Nuclear Standards, Reactor Product Safety and Assurance, and Radioactive Waste Management, you'll gain broad experience across the nuclear lifecycle while developing an understanding of how complex engineering systems are designed, operated and maintained in a safety-critical environment. Your education/training As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for a Bachelors (Honours) degree qualification, accredited by the constituent bodies of the Engineering or Science Council, and delivered through University Centre Somerset's Cannington Campus. Delivered through a block-release study model, the degree covers topics including nuclear science and techno
Entry Requirements
Not published for this listing
The employer hasn't published structured entry requirements through this listing. Check their application page for GCSEs, A-Levels, or any other entry criteria.
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Quality score: 64/100
Babcock's early careers programme includes apprenticeship roles across engineering and technical work, with openings and entry requirements varying by vacancy.
Student note
Babcock lists different 2027 application windows by apprenticeship route. Check each vacancy's location, level, opening date, and entry criteria before preparing your application.
Application tips