Program Overview
The Nuclear Engineering at University of Pittsburgh is a MSc programme in Engineering, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (fall)
- Nuclear Core Dynamics (summer)
- Nuclear Plant Dynamics and Control (fall)
- Integration of Nuclear Plant Systems with the Reactor Core (spring)
- Nuclear Operations Safety (summer)
- Integrated Nuclear Power Plant Operations (summer)
- Nuclear Quality Assurance Management (fall)
- High-Performance Computing Algorithms and Methods (fall)
- Nuclear Materials (spring)
- Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry (spring)
- Radiation Detection and Measurement (spring)
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Nuclear Plants (fall)
- Boiling Water Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety (summer)
- Computational Radiation Transport (fall)
- Mathematical Modeling of Nuclear Plants (spring)
- Management Principles in Nuclear Power (fall)
- Case Studies in Nuclear Codes and Standards (spring)*
- ENGR/ME 2130 Environmental Issues and Solutions for Nuclear Power (fall)*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- LETTERS OF REFERENCE: Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the online admissions application process.
- TRANSCRIPTS: Applicants are required to upload academic records from each academic institution (undergraduate and/or graduate) attended. Official, original academic credentials that are issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These will be considered unofficial copies.
- GRE SCORES: GRE scores are required and are useful in combination with all the other materials submitted. Official GRE test scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Using the institution code of 2927 for the University of Pittsburgh is sufficient.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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