Earn a PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Develop as a professional in your field by building your subject matter knowledge and furthering your communication skills. 

Have you considered getting your doctoral degree after graduation, or maybe you are already in the nuclear engineering field and want to further your education to open doors for promotion or leadership roles? S&T’s nuclear engineering graduate program is here to help you achieve your goals! Engage in productive analysis and criticism of your own and others’ research during your graduate studies.

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Degree Information

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is open to students who have successfully completed their MS program or have enrolled in a direct Ph.D. program.

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Research in Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

This is an exciting time to pursue research opportunities in nuclear engineering. You will work with faculty in research areas such as neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear materials, and medical application of nuclear sciences.

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  • Nuclear materials
  • Nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics
  • Nano radioisotopes research
  • Medical imaging
  • Computational reactor physics

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