The University of Idaho (UI), College of Engineering, offers graduate degree programs in nuclear engineering. The programs prepare students for productive careers in research, industry or academia. Areas of specialization include nuclear fuel and materials, radioactive waste treatment and management, thermal hydraulics, nuclear systems design and modeling, and nuclear-generated hydrogen. The goal of degree
programs is to provide superior education
opportunities for engineers and scientists
in nuclear engineering and to prepare
them for successful careers in research,
industry, government, and education. Nuclear energy is the largest source of emission-free energy in North America. Nuclear power plants produce no greenhouse gases or controlled air pollutants such as sulfur and particulates. The use of nuclear energy in place of other energy sources helps to keep the air clean, preserve the Earth's climate, avoid ground-level ozone formation and prevent acid rain. A critical shortage
of nuclear engineers is being realized
in the United States. Recent interest
in enhancing pollution-free nuclear
power for electricity, hydrogen production,
industrial and medical applications,
and national security; coupled with
retirements in an aging nuclear workforce,
are fueling the shortage. Degrees Offered The graduate degrees offered in the UI Nuclear Engineering Program are the Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (M.S.N.E.), the Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering (M.E.N.E.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Master of Science degree is a research-based degree culminating in a master's thesis. Students completing this degree would be well prepared to work in research, industry or academic settings. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, and normally takes 3 to 4 semesters to complete. The Master of Engineering degree is a more design-oriented degree. A master's thesis is not required. The degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours and normally takes 3 to 4 semesters to complete. The Doctor of Philosophy
degree is an advanced research-based
degree. The results of the research
done are summarized in a doctoral dissertation.
The research completed in this degree
is expected to be original and innovative.
Students completing this degree are
well prepared to work in a research-oriented
position, such as those at national
laboratories, industries, or universities.
The program requires a minimum of 78
credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree
and normally takes 3 to 5 years to complete. For additional information,
the Graduate
Student Handbook is available for
download, or please contact Dr. Fred
Gunnerson at 208-282-7962 or by e-mail gunner@if.uidaho.edu. Nuclear Engineerign Admissions Nuclear
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