Nuclear Engineering

Students in the field of nuclear engineering desiring to study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree must have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science from a recognized university with a major in engineering, physics, chemistry, or mathematics. The Nuclear Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

All candidates will be required to demonstrate general competence in a comprehensive examination in the areas of engineering science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and nuclear engineering. The Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville University of Tennessee Knoxville .

Energy Science and Engineering Concentration

• This concentration is offered in collaboration with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education (CIRE). The CIRE is a joint effort between the Tickle College of Engineering, other UT colleges, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

• The students who wish to pursue this concentration will normally have completed 6 Core credit hours, 3 credit hours of Knowledge Breadth, and 6 credit hours of Knowledge Specialization coursework (minimum 15 credit hours) specified under the Energy Science and Engineering major, (PhD) program.

Concentrations (Optional)

• Energy Science and Engineering

• Nuclear Safety

• Nuclear Space Science and Engineering

• Radiological Engineering