Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering - Fission Reactor Design

Study in this area encompasses the synthesis of the basic components of nuclear technology in the engineering and design of nuclear reactors. Problems of heat removal, stress analysis, reactor dynamics and control, and nuclear reactor safety are considered. Current reactor designs are considered in support of life extension and near term construction, and future systems are also considered for future missions of high economic and safety performance, proliferation resistance, and capabilities to provide new products and services including hydrogen and actinide management.

Admission to the graduate program in nuclear engineering is available to qualified individuals who have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in one of the fields of engineering or the physical sciences. For all programs, required preparation in undergraduate coursework includes mathematics through partial differential equations and advanced analysis, nuclear reactions, and thermodynamics. Admission is granted on the basis of undergraduate and graduate records (if any), statements, work experience and professional activities, letters of recommendation, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A minimum grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
Official GRE Scores,
Evidence of English Language Proficiency (for all applicants from countries in which the official language is not English),
Enough undergraduate and/ or professional training to do graduate work in the given field. Upload unofficial transcripts with the application for the departmental initial review. Applicants must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores, TOEFL: For purposes of admission, your most recent score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), IELTS: Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, The Statement of Purpose is a short essay that is used to assess the knowledge, experience, motivation, intellectual maturity, and readiness of applicants to pursue graduate education at Berkeley. The Personal History Statement is an opportunity for the review committee to learn about the unique qualities and perspectives youll bring to the program.