PhD Nuclear Engineering at University of Utah

Programme overview

Utah’s only undergraduate nuclear program and one of fewer than 50 programs in the U.S. Nuclear power and engineering are increasingly important as society looks for alternative energy sources. This minor provides the knowledge and skills in nuclear principles, neutron-based engineering, radiochemistry, and nuclear science needed to join the next generation of nuclear engineers.

Faculty: J & M Price College of Eng. | Duration: 32 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 32 credit hours. Credit Limitations: A maximum of fifteen (15) previously completed credit hours can be applied toward a single graduate degree. This includes: A maximum of nine (9) credit hours taken as a non-matriculated student , A maximum of six (6) credit hours transferred from another institution , and A maximum of six (6) graduate credit hours taken as an undergraduate. Candidates for graduate degrees are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA with no

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Entry requirements

Applicants to a graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering should hold a Bachelors Degree in a STEM field, and have completed a minimum of three semesters of calculus (through Differential Equations). Nuclear engineering commonly attracts students from a wide variety of disciplines including: chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science and more. Application materials must be submitted through the FutureU application system. Unofficial Transcripts are required from all higher education institutions attended. Three References. Provide the contact information for three (3) individuals who can provide information about you as a student and/ or a working professional. Resume or CV Personal Statement Some applicants are required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency. Details regarding this requirement and exemptions are outlined in detail here . Optional: Graduate...

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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