Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering Overview
U.S. domestic nuclear capacity has the potential to scale from ~100 GW in 2023 to ~300 GW by 2050 based on power system decarbonization modeling, which suggests that the U.S. will need ~200 GW of additional nuclear generation capacity, while creating up to 275,000 high-paying jobs. 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.
Students have the option to complete this certificate 100% online.
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 light water and advanced 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/Academic Director of the Nuclear Engineering program. Current contact information can be found here .
If you have questions about registration, please contact the Graduate Administrator at mems_gradadmin@pitt.edu.
