PhD Nuclear Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Advance your education in nuclear energy, and help make the world a better place by harnessing the power of the atom to provide clean, low-carbon and affordable electricity. Nuclear engineering is a highly versatile degree that gives you the opportunity to design and build things that help make the world a better place. Earning a doctoral degree can open up opportunities for high-paying, secure jobs and place you on the forefront of synthetic fuel exploration and production.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Some of the most popular courses in our nuclear engineering program include Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Introduction to Nuclear Materials. Obtaining a doctoral degree here will make you an asset to society as it vastly increases your stock while allowing you to fully live up to your potential.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Reactor Engineer, Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Fuel Rod Engineer, Project Manager, CEO/CTO.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): The admission process for the Ph.D. program in Nuclear Engineering is highly competitive. Admission decisions are based on the quality of the applicant's previous university-level academic work as reflected by grade point average or GPA, letters of recommendations, GRE scores, and other evidence of past accomplishments. GRE General Test scores must be submitted by all applicants seeking assistantships and/or tuition support. International applicants must also submit TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam scores. The minimum required TOEFL and IELTS scores are set by the graduate school and can be found here: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/graduate_school/apply/international_applicants/ Target Minimum Admission Standards The entire application file is considered when reviewing for admission; that said, the following target minimum standards are used during 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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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