Nuclear Engineering
Master of Science Degree
for Navy Personnel

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MASTER of SCIENCE in NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

Intro to Nuclear EngineeringThe master of science in nuclear engineering through Kansas State University is a 30-credit-hour program. Students have the option to complete the program with:
  1. Course work only - 30 hours of online courses
  2. Course work plus thesis - 24 hours of online courses and 6 research credit hours
Navy personnel who have nuclear engineering post-graduate training through the Nuclear Power School may apply for up to six credit hours based on their experience. (read more) 

All courses are available online; campus visits are not required for most coursework.   All students must pass a final examination administered by the student’s supervisory committee. Students must be enrolled in a Kansas State University course in the semester in which they are graduating.

Courses currently available.  Subject to change.
Full course descriptions.

CORE CLASSES
  • Principals of Radiation Detection
  • Nuclear Reactor Theory, syllabus
  • Radiation Protection/Shielding
  • Engineering Analysis I
ELECTIVES
  • Reactor Operations Virtual Lab
  • Thermal Hydraulics
  • Neutronics         
  • ​Monte Carlo for Engineers
  • Engineering Analysis II    
  • Gen IV Reactor Design                                  
  • Special Topics in Nuclear Engineering (for Power School credit) ​
The master of science in nuclear engineering through University of Texas-Austin is a 36-credit-hour program. Students have the option to complete the program with:
  1. Course work only - 36 hours of online courses
  2. 33-credit  with report - Master's Report (50-100 pages) on a nuclear related topic approved by supervisor at UTA.
Navy personnel who have nuclear engineering post-graduate training through the Nuclear Power School may apply for up to six credit hours based on their experience. (read more) 

Courses currently available.  Subject to change. Up to two courses from the University Engineering Alliance may be substituted into the degree program.
Full course descriptions.

Fall Semester
  • Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
  • Mathematical Methods for Nuclear and Radiation Engineers
  • Nuclear Environmental Protection
  • The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
  • Projects in Mechanical Engineering (for Power School credit)
Spring Semester
  • Nuclear Power Engineering
  • Nuclear Reactor Theory I
  • Nuclear Safety and Security
  • Applied Nuclear Physics
  • Projects in Mechanical Engineering (for Power School credit)
Summer
  • Modern Trends in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering
  • Neutron Interactions and their Apps in Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Nuclear and Radiochemistry