Golden,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nuclear Engineering in Denver United States | Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,840
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Become part of the Colorado School of Mines Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate program. Recognized among the country's premier nuclear science programs, you'll engage in a genuinely multidisciplinary curriculum offering comprehensive insights into nuclear engineering. With increasing global focus on alternative energy solutions, the need for skilled nuclear engineers and scientists continues to rise. Now is the ideal moment to enhance your expertise and position yourself as a future leader in this dynamic industry.
Enrolling in Mines' Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate program equips you with in-depth understanding of the entire nuclear fuel cycle, specializing in uranium exploration, fuel processing, reactor design, power system operations, fuel recycling, waste management, radiation detection, and associated policy matters. Benefit from intimate class settings and practical research experiences, collaborating directly with nuclear engineering pioneers.
No matter your career aspirations, Mines prepares you to excel as an industry leader and achieve professional success.
Colorado School of Mines offers an interdisciplinary Nuclear Science and Engineering program, integrating expertise from multiple university departments. Alongside foundational Nuclear Engineering coursework, the program focuses intensely on the nuclear fuel lifecycle. Faculty contribute specialized knowledge across all stages: from fuel discovery and refinement to reactor design, operations, recycling, waste treatment, radiation monitoring, material degradation, and accompanying policy challenges. Cutting-edge research occurs through the Nuclear Science and Engineering Center.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Nuclear Science and Engineering Graduate Degree Program, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited program
Mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations
Coursework in thermodynamics
ENGY475 (or equivalent).
Bachelor's degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required three letters. 2 Letters for current Mines applicants.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Entering graduate students may come from a variety of educational backgrounds, but must have certain fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully complete a degree in Nuclear Science and Engineering. A baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or closely related field is required. The necessary prerequisites for core courses include:
mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations
coursework in thermodynamics
ENGY 475/MEGN 475, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent)
Applicants lacking these prerequisites may be accepted conditionally and will be required to complete necessary background courses prior to full admission into the program.
All applications must contain official transcripts of all previous college work, financial affidavit (international students), a statement of intent, and any supporting materials the applicant wishes to provide. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are not required. International students whose native language is not English must submit scores meeting institutionally required minimum values from an English proficiency examination (TOEFL or IELTS).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited program
Mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations
Coursework in thermodynamics
ENGY475 (or equivalent).
Bachelor's degree: Required
GRE: Not Required
Letters of Recommendation: Required three letters. 2 Letters for current Mines applicants.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Entering graduate students may come from a variety of educational backgrounds, but must have certain fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully complete a degree in Nuclear Science and Engineering. A baccalaureate degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or closely related field is required. The necessary prerequisites for core courses include:
mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations
coursework in thermodynamics
ENGY 475/MEGN 475, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent)
Applicants lacking these prerequisites may be accepted conditionally and will be required to complete necessary background courses prior to full admission into the program.
All applications must contain official transcripts of all previous college work, financial affidavit (international students), a statement of intent, and any supporting materials the applicant wishes to provide. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are not required. International students whose native language is not English must submit scores meeting institutionally required minimum values from an English proficiency examination (TOEFL or IELTS).
TOFEL IBT-(Reading- 20, Listening 21, Writing 17, Speaking- 21) Score- 79
IELTS Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,840