Nuclear Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 155
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 51
- Degree
- bachelor
The Nuclear Engineering study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 155 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - First Semester 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| لغة 101 | English Language (1) | 2 |
| ك 101 / ف 101 | Chemistry (1) / Physics (1) | 4 |
| ر 101 | General Mathematics (1) | 4 |
| عرب 101 | Arabic Language (1) | 3 |
Year 1 - Second Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| سلم 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 |
| ف 101 / ك 101 | Physics (1) / Chemistry (1) | 4 |
| ر 102 | General Mathematics (2) | 4 |
| لغة 102 | English Language (2) | 2 |
| هـ مك 102 | Engineering Drawing | 3 |
Year 2 - First Semester 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ف 102 | Physics (2) | 4 |
| هـ ص 201 | Introduction to Engineering Design I | 3 |
| عرب 201 | Arabic Language (2) | 3 |
| هـ مد 201 | Engineering Mechanics (Statics) | 3 |
| ر 203 | Calculus and Vectors | 4 |
Year 2 - Second Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ص 202 | Introduction to Engineering Design II | 2 |
| هـ ك 201 | Structured Computer Programming | 3 |
| ر 204 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| هـ ك 251 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| هـ ص 255 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
Year 3 - First Semester 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ م ق 261 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| هـ ص 331 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| هـ ك 202 | Computer Programming (2) | 3 |
| هـ ن 300 | Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering Computations | 3 |
| هـ ن 301 | Atomic and Nuclear Principles for Engineers | 3 |
| هـ ص 256 | Engineering Management | 2 |
Year 3 - Second Semester 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ م ق 290 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| هـ كم 210 | Materials Science | 4 |
| هـ ك 332 | Computational Methods in Engineering | 3 |
| هـ ن 302 | Foundations of Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| سلم 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 |
Year 4 - First Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ن 304 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering | 2 |
| هـ ن 311 | Nuclear Reactor Analysis | 3 |
| هـ ن 351 | Radiation Protection (1) | 3 |
| هـ ن 340 | Nuclear Radiation Measurements | 4 |
| هـ ن 330 | Nuclear Materials | 3 |
Year 4 - Second Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ن 321 | Nuclear Heat Transfer | 3 |
| هـ ن 360 | Radioisotope Applications (1) | 3 |
| هـ ن 451 | Radiation Protection (2) | 4 |
| هـ ن 411 | Thermal Reactor Kinetics | 2 |
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (1) | 3 |
Summer Semester 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ن 390 | Summer Training (10 weeks) | 2 |
Year 5 - First Semester 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (2) | 3 |
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (3) | 3 |
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (4) | 3 |
| سلم 301 | Islamic Culture (3) | 2 |
| هـ ن 499 | Design Project | 4 |
Year 5 - Second Semester 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (5) | 3 |
| هـ ن 000 | Elective (6) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| هـ ن 450 | Radiation Shielding Design | 3 |
| سلم 401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Nuclear Engineering
How many credit hours is Nuclear Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?
Nuclear Engineering at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 155 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.
How many years is Nuclear Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?
The study plan for Nuclear Engineering spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nuclear Engineering award?
Nuclear Engineering at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 155 credit hours.
Is Nuclear Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Nuclear Engineering is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.