Nuclear engineering is concerned with the science of nuclear processes and their application to the development of various technologies. Nuclear processes are fundamental in the medical diagnosis and treatment fields, and in basic and applied research concerning accelerator, laser and superconducting magnetic systems. Utilization of nuclear fission energy for the production of electricity is the current major commercial application, and radioactive thermal generators power a number of spacecraft. For the longer term, electricity production based on nuclear fusion is expected to become an increasingly important segment of the field.
Course Information
University
University of California
School / College
Berkeley Engineering College
Course Duration
4 years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News Rank : 2
Financials
Tuition Fees
$ 41,790 per year (full-time)
Cost of Living
Scholarships
Departmental fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis. Awards usually include out-of-state fees (when necessary) and in-state fees plus a stipend of $19,350 for the academic year (plus $6450 for the summer).
There are a variety of extramural fellowships available to outstanding Nuclear Engineering students. You are strongly encouraged to apply for any fellowship for which you are eligible. Some fellowship possibilities are listed below.
ANS Scholarships (numerous scholarships available).The Glenn T. Seaborg Institute and the Radiation Detection Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are pleased to offer a new fellowship opportunity for graduate student research in areas of nuclear science relevant to national security. Lawrence Scholars Program Sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Provides up to four years of support for UC PhD students to conduct their thesis research at the Laboratory.
- Advanced Fuel Cycle Iniitiative University Fellowship Program (AFCI-UFP)
- Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Professional Development Program
- DOE Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Fellowship
- DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program
Course Details
Course Structure
The program, leading to a BS degree in Nuclear Engineering, emphasizes study in the following areas of nuclear engineering: nuclear reactions and radiation, introduction to medical imaging, nuclear reactor theory and design, fusion power engineering, radioactive waste management, radiological and biophysics, and nuclear materials.
International Exchange & Double Degrees
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Internships
- The Lawrence Livermore Summer Internship Program (LLSIP)is a prestigious summer opportunity for graduating seniors and first year graduate students. Eligibility criteria include a minimum 3.8 GPA and GRE scores (at least one 790).
- The Nuclear Science Summer Internship Program (NSSIP) at the is seeking graduate students and upper division undergraduates to work with laboratory mentors on research projects in the areas of adiochemistry, radiation detection, nuclear forensics and environmental chemistry.
Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
Applied Nuclear Reactions And Instrumentation.
Studies in this area are concerned with the low-energy physics of importance in nuclear technology. The reactions of neutrons with nuclei, activation analysis, and fission product studies are among the topics included.
Bionuclear and Radiological Physics
Research is focused on medical imaging, boron neutron capture therapy, and radioactive tracers, computerized tomography, positron emission tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Vujic, Greenspan, Vetter.
Chemistry and Materials in Nuclear Technology
This area of study is devoted to the various materials problems associated with nuclear technology. The behavior of fuel materials in a radiation environment and radiation damage and corrosion in nuclear fission and fusion power plants are among the topics treated.
Fission Reactor Engineering
Graduate study encompasses the synthesis of the basic components of nuclear technology in the engineering and design of nuclear reactors.
Text / Exam Scores
In selecting students, grades from 10th and 11th on the a-f approved subject list, advanced placement and honors courses, national college aptitude (SAT I: Reasoning Test or ACT) and SAT II: Subject Test scores are considered.
Work Experience
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Recommendations
No letters of recommendation are required.
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
*Exact decision dates are given to current applicants in confirmation emails and on myBerkeleyApplication, the student portal.
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
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- Make sure you have your Application ID. Your Application ID is the 7-digit number shown on your application receipt and assigned to you by the University of California. You need it to log into myBerkeleyApp.
- Log on to myBerkeleyApplication. In early January,all fall applicants will receive an email with instructions on how to access myBerkeleyApplication, your destination for information during the Berkeley selection process and beyond.https://students.berkeley.edu/myberkeley/myberkeleyapp.asp.
Employment Stats
Postdoc Positions
Postdoctoral scholar employee appointments in Domestic Nuclear Security Technology are available at the University of California, Berkeley.
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor Position at the UC Berkeley Mathematics Department.
Career Events
Career Center
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Top Recruiters
- “GraduatingEngineer.com” distributes a quarterly magazine that offers general advice to engineering students and also has job advertisements and articles discussing diverse careers. These are available on tables outside NE department offices.
- If you are an ANS student member, you should be receiving ‘Nuclear News’, if you are a member of the American Physical Society, you will receive Physics Today. Many journals and trade publications are available in the NE student lounge or the COE Library.
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How to Apply
- Average unweighted GPA 3.88 is required.
- Average weighted GPA 4.35 is required.