Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nuclear Engineering in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE) aims to cultivate and sustain a distinguished program recognized both nationally and internationally. It fosters enthusiasm for mastering and implementing nuclear science and engineering principles while shaping tomorrow's technical pioneers in the global nuclear sector. Our diverse faculty members are renowned experts in their specialized areas, recognized as leaders both nationally and worldwide. Students develop specialized skills as scientists and engineers, progressing radiation applications in detection, nuclear security, fuel cycles, fusion technology, safety systems, health physics, and fundamental research. The Department provides a Doctor of Philosophy program with options to specialize in conventional fission energy, nuclear security, nuclear materials, or alternatively pursue a radiological engineering focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students in the field of nuclear engineering desiring to study for the Doctor of Philosophy degree must have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science from an accredited university with a major in engineering, physics, chemistry, or mathematics.
All entering students must have, as a minimum, competency in mathematics through ordinary differential equations.
Students are encouraged to take the GRE, but not required.
Interested applicants submit online application to the Office
Admitted applicants will be advised of any prerequisite undergraduate courses that may be required for their graduate studies.
All candidates will be required to demonstrate general competence in a comprehensive examination in the areas of engineering science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and nuclear engineering.
For admission to a graduate program, an international student must have an equivalent 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous coursework or a 3.30 on a 4.00 scale on all previous graduate work. Grading systems other than the 4.00 scale are evaluated, upon receipt of transcripts, in accordance with standard practice. Programs may require a higher average GPA for admission. Applicants with work experience or who are entering graduate study after a number of years away from an educational institution, usually five years, will be given consideration with greater flexibility relative to GPA.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
All entering students must have, as a minimum, competency in mathematics through ordinary differential equations.
Students are encouraged to take the GRE, but not required.
Interested applicants submit online application to the Office
Admitted applicants will be advised of any prerequisite undergraduate courses that may be required for their graduate studies.
All candidates will be required to demonstrate general competence in a comprehensive examination in the areas of engineering science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and nuclear engineering.
For admission to a graduate program, an international student must have an equivalent 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous coursework or a 3.30 on a 4.00 scale on all previous graduate work. Grading systems other than the 4.00 scale are evaluated, upon receipt of transcripts, in accordance with standard practice. Programs may require a higher average GPA for admission. Applicants with work experience or who are entering graduate study after a number of years away from an educational institution, usually five years, will be given consideration with greater flexibility relative to GPA.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
32,108