PhD in Nuclear Engineering in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

Located in the University of Utah's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Utah Nuclear Engineering Program (UNEP) offers specialized nuclear engineering education addressing key workforce needs. UNEP's curriculum bridges essential knowledge gaps for professionals in nuclear power, radioactive waste management, nuclear medicine, homeland security, radiation safety, and nuclear materials detection. The program provides an undergraduate minor along with two graduate options: a non-thesis Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. The Ph.D. requirements are designed to align with nuclear industry demands across Utah, nationally, and globally. UNEP plays a vital role in training future nuclear engineers and pioneering new methodologies and technologies to push nuclear applications forward. We are committed to delivering exceptional education and research opportunities that equip students for successful careers and leadership roles in nuclear process development, instrumentation design, and system implementation - all while maintaining rigorous safety protocols to maximize nuclear energy's societal benefits. Centered around our TRIGA Nuclear Research Reactor as a primary training facility, UNEP strives to drive progress in diverse nuclear-related disciplines including actinide chemistry, electronic integration, energy solutions, medical isotope development, nuclear forensics, safeguards, and radiation detection technologies.