Who Might be Interested in the Program?
The University of Tennessee Nuclear Engineering M.S. degree offered through distance education is designed for students who wish to pursue careers as nuclear professionals as traditional nuclear engineers, health physicists, or other areas related to nuclear and radiological engineering (e.g., as radiation safety officers). Applicants must have a B.S. degree in any engineering discipline, physics, or chemistry from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA. Applicants must also take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Persons meeting admission criteria, but not seeking a degree, may also enroll in courses as space allows. Students may begin the program in any semester after being advised on course selection by the department.
How Will I Benefit?
- Gain state-of-the-art knowledge in nuclear engineering, health physics, and other areas related to nuclear and radiological engineering.
- Be qualified to work as nuclear professionals in these fields.
- Increase their value to their current employer and to prospective new employers.
- Have the personal satisfaction and enjoyment of learning new concepts and developing new skills in an exciting field or national and international importance.
Contact This Department
Department of Distance Education & Independent Study
Conference Center Building
600 Henley Street, Suite 208
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5134
Toll Free: 1-800-670-8657
TDD: (865) 974-5078
Fax: (865) 974-4684
Email: disteducation@tennessee.edu