• The Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering at the University of California is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Students may apply to a one-degree program or one concurrent degree program per admission term.
  • In order to receive a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, all students must successfully complete the following three milestones:
    • Required coursework: major and minor requirements
    • Departmental exams: first-year screening exams and the oral qualifying exam
    • Dissertation
  • There are currently about 70 graduate students in the Department.
  • Graduates find opportunities for employment and professional careers in the United States and abroad. 
  • A number of faculty and students collaborate with researchers in these laboratories, and use the facilities of these laboratories in their research projects.
  • The graduates can join the national laboratory and federal workforce as well as a broad range of industries.
  • The Nuclear Engineering department includes robust research activities in all disciplines, fostering advanced nuclear technology and leading the world in nuclear engineering research.
  • UC Berkeley Nuclear Engineering consistently ranks as one of the top programs in the world.