Nuclear engineering
Master of Science
Harness the power within
Nuclear energy is the largest source of emissions-free power in North America — and its potential is only growing. Applications range from electricity and hydrogen production to medicine, industry and national security.
However, there’s a critical need for skilled nuclear engineers and scientists to drive innovation and development in the field. This program is designed to meet that demand, offering advanced technical training and hands-on research experience to prepare you for impactful careers in industry and government in positions such as radiological engineer, nuclear engineer or nuclear process engineer.
You can tailor your studies to areas such as:
- Nuclear fuel processing and materials.
- Radioactive waste treatment and management.
- Thermal behavior and measurement.
- Nuclear systems design and modeling.
- Applications of nuclear process heat.
Whether you're advancing current technologies or exploring new frontiers, this program equips you to power the future — safely and sustainably.
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Application information
Applicants for the M.S. nuclear engineering program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: Yes (for applicants with degree from non-ABET accredited program)
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 83/6.5/120 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability:
Concentration: Thesis
Semester intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management contact:
Indrajit Charit, icharit@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management faculty advisor contacts
Costs, funding and research
The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) provides graduate-level fellowships in nuclear energy-related fields. Requests for Applications (RFAs) for the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) seek applicants for scholarships (undergraduates) and fellowships (graduate students). The graduate fellowship program provides $175,000 over three years to support graduate research relevant to nuclear energy and includes a summer internship at a DOE national laboratory or approved facility.
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in alternative energy
- Are a creative problem solver
- Want to lead research in the field
Clubs and organizations
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 Nuclear Society (ANS)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (ASABE)
- 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)
- Vandal Motorsports (SAE-Baja Competition)
Career outcomes
Current job openings
580 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
$169,180 - Nuclear Engineers
$128,156
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