The nuclear engineering program (NEP) at Virginia Tech is a multi-disciplinary program with activities in nuclear power, nuclear non-proliferation and security, radiation therapy and diagnostics, and nuclear policy. Housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the nuclear engineering program offers graduate degrees at two campuses including Blacksburg and the National Capital Region (NCR), an accelerated MEng program in collaboration with the US Naval Academy, and an undergraduate minor in Nuclear Engineering.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Requirements
The PhD requires a minimum of 90 credit hours consisting of (1) 30 graded credit hours of core coursework, (2) 30 credit hours of research, and (3) 30 credit hours of enhancement courses which may consist of either research credits or graduate level courses taken from any unit of the University.
Doctor of Philosophy Courses: A minimum of 30 graded credit hours of courses must be taken including the following:
1. Core Courses (30 graded credit hours) which include four required courses and two mathematics/statistics courses:
(1) NSEG 5124 Nuclear Reactor Analysis
(2) NSEG 5204 Nuclear Fuel Cycle
(3) NSEG 5604 Radiation Detection and Shielding
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Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
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National Capital Region - Alexandria Campus
1001 Prince Street,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Admission to the Graduate School is contingent upon receipt of a four year (or 3 year degree recognized by the Bologna process) bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and the presentation of evidence of potential to pursue graduate work.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
TOEFL Paper 620.0
iBT 105.0
TOEFL Computer Based Test
CBT Score : 260.0
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jan 05; Spring: Sep 01; Summer I: May 18; Summer II: May 18.
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