Nuclear materials engineering
Certificate, graduate
Create a reaction in your career
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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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
Career outcomes
Current job openings
593 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
$122,156 - Nuclear Engineers
$87,069
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Our college offers 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 (ASABE)
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
- Graduate & 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)
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. Admission typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA or a completed master’s degree. However, applicants who do not meet these criteria may still be considered on a case-by-case basis by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. Graduate certificates offered as standalone programs do not qualify international students for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate-level courses. Minimum requirements include senior standing and a GPA of at least 3.0. If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript. A maximum of 12 credits may be reserved. Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree, they may apply as a graduate certificate-seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree-seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form to add the graduate certificate to their existing program. This form must be signed by the department and submitted to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who have already earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate readmission application.
Before adding a certificate, talk with your major professor to make sure it aligns with your academic and career goals.