Nuclear Engineering, M.S.

Help make the world a better place by harnessing the power of the atom to provide clean, low-carbon and affordable electricity through our nuclear engineering program.

As a nuclear engineer, you will learn how important this field is for medical diagnostics and treatment, space exploration, industrial processes and instrumentation. You will get the chance to design and build energy efficient things, and obtaining a degree here can lead to a high-paying and secure job.

Program Highlights

An Internationally Recognized Faculty

Be mentored by a dedicated faculty that will help you find a job that best suits you.

Professional Society Engagement

Forge strong connections with leading industries across South Carolina to foster employment opportunities.

World-Class Laboratories

Conduct research alongside our faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories across campus.

What You’ll Study

Some of the most popular courses in our nuclear engineering program include Nuclear Fuel Cycles and Introduction to Nuclear Materials. You'll collaborate with our faculty and other researchers to develop the skills to conceptualize, conduct and manage projects that advance the application of nuclear energy in the government and civilian sectors.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

System Design

Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements

Technical Writing

Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics

Project Management

Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals

Laboratory Research

Conducting experiments and analyzing data to gain new knowledge and insights in a scientific field

Collaboration

Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

Programming

Writing code, developing software and creating applications for automation and problem-solving

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

Reactor Engineer
Systems Engineer
Design Engineer
Project Manager
Lab Scientist
Radiological Scientist

Workplace Settings

Nuclear Energy
Government
Education