Nuclear criticality safety
Certificate, graduate
Master the science of nuclear safety
This certificate program is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear engineering principles, criticality safety practices, emergency procedures and regulatory standards. The program provides flexibility for working professionals and graduate students.
As a student in the nuclear criticality safety certificate program, you’ll complete four courses, including foundational topics like nuclear physics, radiation shielding and advanced safety evaluations. With options for course substitutions and a strong emphasis on real-world applications, this certificate prepares you for roles in nuclear operations, safety analysis and regulatory compliance.
Overview
Related Topics
Think critically about nuclear safety
Application information
Applicants for the nuclear criticality safety graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: no references required
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
- Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
- Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
- Deadlines: general application deadlines
- For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management contact:
Indrajit Charit
icharit@uidaho.edu
Student Services contact:
Alice Allen
alicew@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.
Learn more about cost of attendance.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you are:
- A nuclear engineering graduate student seeking specialization in criticality safety
- A professional working in nuclear facilities or fuel cycle operations
- An engineer or scientist transitioning into nuclear safety roles
- A technology management professional involved in nuclear regulatory compliance
- A government or military professional overseeing nuclear materials or safety programs
- A health physicist or radiation safety officer expanding your technical expertise
- A graduate student in physics or engineering preparing to enter the nuclear industry
Clubs and organizations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- National Organization for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Career outcomes
Current job openings
480 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
$169,205 - Nuclear Engineers
$128,682
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