Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Materials Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Earn your graduate certificate in nuclear materials engineering at University of Idaho and develop expertise in materials engineering for nuclear applications. This 15-credit program provides engineers and technical professionals with a strong foundation in nuclear science and engineering, materials degradation, reactor safety and nuclear waste management.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management | Duration: 15 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 15 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include NE 4500 Principles of Nuclear Engineering; NE 4380 Fundamentals of Nuclear Materials; NE 5370 Radiation Effects on Materials.

Career pathways

Whether you’re advancing your career, expanding your engineering expertise or preparing for future opportunities in the nuclear industry, this graduate certificate helps you build specialized knowledge in nuclear materials engineering and apply it to real-world challenges. Related occupations listed for this programme include Architectural and Engineering Managers; Nuclear Engineers.

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Entry requirements

Education level : Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program); GPA : 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Statement of Purpose : A Statement of Purpose may be required for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 or whose undergraduate degree is in a significantly different field from the graduate program to which they are applying; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency . Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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