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Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech, United States

Programme overview

The nuclear engineering graduate certificate is a three-course exploration of the field of nuclear engineering. The certificate provides a solid foundation in nuclear reactor physics, with additional specialization in nuclear fuel cycle, radiation measurements, reactor thermal hydraulics, nuclear materials, or nuclear power plant operations. The credit hours earned in this certificate may be applied to a graduate degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, United States

What you will study

9 graduate credits required. Core courses include NSEG 5114 Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to VT graduate students and others not enrolled in VT graduate programs. Admission: VT students: Complete the Application for Graduate Certificate Program form Non-VT students: Complete online Admission Application

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