PhD Nuclear Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering prepares students for careers in the application of radiation, radioactive materials and nuclear fission, housed within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Research is supported by the Ohio State Nuclear Reactor Lab, with student work ranging from neutron detectors for high-radiation environments to probabilistic risk assessment.

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Nuclear Engineering) | Intake: Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Graduate study and research in nuclear engineering across environmental and nuclear science areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ohio State graduate admission (university-wide): International applicants to Ohio State graduate programmes: minimum English proficiency TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 (many programmes require higher; scores valid two years); applicants need a four-year US bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of study). A complete application includes the online application, transcripts and references plus any programme-specific items.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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