Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

Skip to Main Content
University of Pittsburgh    
2022-2023 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2022-2023 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nuclear Engineering Certificate


Return to John A. Swanson School of Engineering Return to: John A. Swanson School of Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering Overview


A key need in the nuclear technology marketplace is for engineers from diverse disciplines who possess knowledge of nuclear phenomenology and technology. The University of Pittsburgh meets these marketplace needs by preparing engineers through the graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering. In Summer 2022, the Nuclear Engineering Certificate was approved to have a 100% online option. Students now have the option to complete the Nuclear Engineering Certificate fully online as one path to fulfill program requirements.

Objective

The objective of the nuclear engineering certificate is to provide the advanced competencies needed by science and engineering graduates to contribute quickly and effectively to nuclear science and technology in the United States and abroad.

This program provides coursework for graduate level nuclear engineering education with a focus on nuclear operations and safety. The certificate may be combined with graduate courses in any one of the seven MS degree programs (Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering) or taken as a post-baccalaureate certificate. The focus on nuclear operations and safety not only fulfills a recognized educational need, but also takes advantage of unique industrial resources in the Pittsburgh area which greatly facilitate student learning.

All nuclear courses (labeled NUCE) count toward a Nuclear Engineering certificate. Those labeled NUCE/ME can also count toward an MS or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements

All students must successfully complete five of the nuclear courses listed below in order to earn the graduate certificate.  Nuclear Engineering certificates are conferred only on those students who have completed all course requirements with at least a 3.00 GPA.

Contacts

If you have questions about the curriculum, please contact either the Director or Associate Director of the Nuclear Engineering program.  Currently, these posts are occupied by Dr. Heng Ban (heng.ban@pitt.edu) and Dr. Tom Congedo (tvc9@pitt.edu), respectively.

If you have questions about registration, please contact the Graduate Administrator, Mr. Richard Mishler (rim76@pitt.edu or 412-624-9722).

 

Note:


Courses designated as “NUCE/ME” will also be recognized for credit toward an MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering. These courses include NUCE/ME 2100, NUCE/ME 2102, and NUCE/ME 2115, described above.

Return to John A. Swanson School of Engineering Return to: John A. Swanson School of Engineering



Catalog Navigation