Nuclear Engineering
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Program Contact Information
Website: www.nuclear.utah.edu
110 Central Campus Drive, Suite 2000
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: 801-581-6931
Email: cveen-graduate@utah.edu
Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded for high achievement in an advanced specialized field of study. It requires competence in independent research and an understanding of related subjects. The degree is not awarded simply for the fulfillment of requirements. Doctoral students must submit a dissertation embodying the results of scientific or scholarly research.
Nuclear Engineering doctoral students receive outstanding educational and research training. This immersive experience prepares students for rewarding careers and leadership positions in the development and application of nuclear processes, instrumentation, and nuclear systems.
Program Admissions 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 Entrance Exam (GRE): GRE scores are optional. If provided, the examination date must be within five (5) years of the application submission date.
For more instructions on the application process, please click here.