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Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

Mission Statement The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering (B.S.N.E.) degree program in the Department of Nuclear Engineering provides an outstanding education that prepares students to be productive and responsible members of society, with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their professional careers or post-graduate studies. This is accomplished by engaging students in a variety of academic, research and service activities, and fostering a learning environme.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Nuclear Engineering  |  Duration: 120 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 120 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): Minimum requirements for admission to the School of Engineering for pre-major and major study in the Nuclear Engineering department are described under “Admission to the School of Engineering” in the School of Engineering section of this Catalog. Additional requirements for major status admission to Nuclear Engineering are as follows: Completion of 26 credit hours of acceptable credit for a degree in the School of Engineering. Of these 26 credit hours, at least 19 must be from the courses required in the first year curricula, excluding English, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, fine arts and foreign languages. In addition to requiring a 2.30 grade point average for the above credit hours presented, it is required that the 19 credit hours also yield at least a 2.50 grade point average with no grades below "C" for the courses. All applicants must have completed ENGL 1110 or the...

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.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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