The Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science offers graduate studies in nuclear engineering. Broad areas covered in the curriculum include: (1) Nuclear Energy Technology, (2) Nuclear Operations and Safety, (3) Nuclear Materials, (4) Nuclear Modeling and Simulations, and (5) Radiochemistry and Radiation Measurement.
Degree Programs
Master of Science Program
The degree requirements can be met by either of the two options described below. Upon entering, the student plans a program of study with the aid of a faculty advisor.
The MS in Nuclear Engineering has two track options:
- Thesis Option (Research MS Track) or
- Non-Thesis Option (Professional MS Track)
Thesis Option (Research M.S. Track)
The research M.S. track is primarily for those students focused on technology development. Further, full time graduate students who are supported by department scholarships must choose the research M.S. track. The thesis examining committee will consist of at least three members of the faculty recommended by a major advisor and approved by the MEMS department chair. The final oral examination in defense of the master’s thesis is conducted by the thesis committee, and a report of this examination signed by all members of the committee must be filed in the office of the dean.
Requirements
To complete the MS requirement of 30 graduate credits (with at least a 3.00 QPA) for the Research M.S., students must complete the following:
ME 2997 - RESEARCH, M.S. totaling 3-credits
ME 2999 - M. S. THESIS totaling 6-credits
21 additional credits, comprising:
At least one of the following three mathematics courses (3-credits each):
ME 2001 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ME 2002 - LINEAR AND COMPLEX ANALYSIS or
ME 2646 - LINEAR SYSTEM THEORY /ECE 2646 - LINEAR SYSTEM THEORY
At least five of the nuclear engineering courses listed below (totaling at least 15-credits)
Up to nine graduate credits (six for MS/MBA students) from courses offered in other engineering departments or in the mathematics or physics departments (totaling up to 9-credits), as approved by the Nuclear Engineering program directors.
Non-Thesis Option (Professional M.S. Track)
The professional MS program is oriented toward full-time students seeking a career in industry, and part-time students currently working in industry. Full-time Grad Student Research-supported students might change to the Professional M.S. track, upon approval by the sponsoring faculty advisor and the graduate program.
The professional master’s degree requires the completion of at least 30 course credits of graduate study approved by the Nuclear Engineering program directors, with at least a 3.00 GPA. No more than six credit hours may be granted as transfer credit for work done at another accredited graduate institution. All credits earned in the ME master’s degree program must be at the graduate level (the 2000 or 3000 series courses).
Requirements:
To complete the MS requirement of 30 graduate credits for the Professional M.S., students must complete:
At least one of the following three mathematics courses (3-credits each)
ME 2001 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ME 2002 - LINEAR AND COMPLEX ANALYSIS or
ME 2646 - LINEAR SYSTEM THEORY /ECE 2646 - LINEAR SYSTEM THEORY
At least five of the nuclear engineering courses listed below (totaling at least 15-credits)
Up to nine graduate credits (six for MS/MBA students) from courses offered in other engineering departments or in the mathematics or physics departments (totaling up to 9-credits) as approved by Nuclear Engineering program directors.
MS/MBA students are also required to complete an integrated project course. Please contact the Graduate Directors for a copy of the guidelines for the integrated project course.
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