Nuclear materials engineering
Certificate, graduate
Deepen your understanding of materials
Earn your graduate certificate in nuclear materials engineering and build a strong foundation in the principles and practices of materials engineering for nuclear applications. You’ll explore essential topics such as nuclear science and engineering, materials degradation and safety in reactor environments, and waste management.
Designed for part-time study, this 15-credit program equips you with the skills to select, design and develop materials systems for applications ranging from advanced reactors to radiation shielding and fuel storage. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your ability to communicate complex nuclear engineering concepts to clients, fellow engineers and the public.
Whether you’re growing in your current role or continuing your education, this certificate helps you build expertise in a high-demand, high-impact field.
Overview
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Application information
Applicants for the nuclear materials engineering 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 info
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 certificate could be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing or hold a graduate degree in engineering, materials science or related fields
- Want specialization in nuclear materials engineering
- Wish to deepen ability to analyze, design, evaluate and innovate nuclear-grade materials
Related clubs and organizations
Our college offers more than 20 clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Learn about clubs related to your major:
- 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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