Graduate DegreesNuclear engineering Graduate certificateThe Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences is offering a certificate for students in the Swanson School of Engineering with an interest in nuclear science and technology. Students from the Bioengineering, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Materials Science, and Electrical/Computer engineering programs may be most interested in obtaining this certificate. Fifteen units are required to complete the certificate. This certificate may be combined with graduate courses in any one of the School's seven Master of Science (MS) degree programs or the certificate may be awarded stand-alone as a post-baccalaureate certificate. This program provides coursework for graduate level nuclear engineering education with a focus on nuclear operations and safety. This focus on nuclear operations and safety not only fulfills a recognized educational need, but is also designed to take advantage of unique industrial resources in the Pittsburgh area which will greatly facilitate student learning. The renaissance of nuclear science and technology in the United States has created a need in the marketplace once again for engineers with nuclear knowledge. The University of Pittsburgh aims to meet these marketplace needs by preparing engineers through the graduate certificate in nuclear engineering. Classes are taught by current and former nuclear engineers, including faculty with experience conducting commercial nuclear operations programs for Westinghouse or the Beaver Valley Nuclear Station and with certifications or operator licenses from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. objectivesThe objectives of the nuclear engineering certificate are:
RequirementsStudents must satisfactorily complete five of the following nine courses in order to earn either the graduate or post-baccalaureate certificate in nuclear engineering:
The program will be sufficiently flexible to accommodate students from a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines. Who may applyPracticing engineers currently in or aspiring to a leadership role in the nuclear industry, Engineering professionals who desire graduate level education in nuclear engineering with a focus on safe nuclear plant operations, New graduates with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and Professionals who manage multidisciplinary teams for project design or management in the nuclear industry. How to applyAt the University of Pittsburgh, any student pursuing a Master’s degree in the Swanson School of Engineering may pursue the graduate certificate in nuclear engineering as a focus track. It is also possible for individuals who wish to achieve the certificate only to apply as well. To apply, please click here. Questions Inquires regarding the graduate certificate in nuclear engineering can be directed to: Inquires regarding registration can be directed to: STUDENT REVIEWS/COMMENTS "I just wanted to pass on a quick note thanking you for a rewarding semester. It was a bit more grueling than I had anticipated, and somewhat more difficult than some of the other graduate courses I took, but all in all I felt like I was able to take away a lot." "Thanks again for all the effort you put into creating this new class. Best wishes for future sessions." "My aim for coming to this class has been to take advantage of your knowledge and learn. I cannot tell you how much of an immediate impact it has had on my work! Just recently your discussion on the sump strainer issue, containment spray, and I&C systems allowed me to be an active part of an NRC discussion with [my company]."
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AdmissionsApplications for admission are encouraged from all persons with a genuine interest in nuclear engineering. Apply to the nuclear engineering graduate certificate. CoursesNuclear Engineering Graduate Certificate Course Descriptions
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