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Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

Information The nuclear engineering research graduate programs at the University of New Mexico include nuclear criticality safety, radiation transport, reactor theory, single and two-phase flow in microgravity, space nuclear power, thermal-hydraulics, fusion energy, accelerator physics and engineering, occupational and environmental radiation protection, plasma physics, nuclear activation diagnostics, high energy density physics, reactor and shielding design, nuclear fuel irr.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Nuclear Engineering  |  Duration: 30 - 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Plan I All candidates for this plan must satisfactorily pass a final examination which emphasizes the fundamental principles and applications of nuclear engineering. This examination is normally the thesis defense for Plan I students. The examination is conducted by a committee of at least three faculty members. This committee is formed in consultation with the student’s research advisor or project advisor and is...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who do not have a background in nuclear reactor theory are also required to take NE 410/510 Nuclear Reactor Theory (NE 410 must be a B or better). Students with undergraduate degree fields other than nuclear engineering may be required to take certain undergraduate background courses determined by the graduate advisor. See department website for more information.

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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