Nuclear Science and Engineering
Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

As the world turns to alternative fuel sources, a growing demand for qualified nuclear engineers and scientists means this is a good time to advance your capabilities and become the next leader in the field. As a student in Mines’ Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate program, you will gain the necessary knowledge of the complete nuclear fuel cycle and become an expert in areas such as uranium exploration and fuel processing, design, nuclear power system production and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, radiation detection and related policy issues. Whichever path you take, Mines will help you become a leader in your field and build a successful career.

research

Engaging research
conducted in multiple
areas

salary increase

$107,600 median
salary for nuclear
engineers, BLS

atomic

Fully equipped
radiochemistry lab
for student experiments

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Requirements and Costs

MASTER OF SCIENCE Thesis

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related field is required
A personal statement letter that illustrates the candidate’s interest in nuclear engineering
Resume/CV
Three letters of recommendation
Core course prerequisites are as follows: mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations; coursework in thermodynamics and introductory nuclear engineering (or equivalent)
Applicants who are current Mines undergraduates are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants from outside of Mines or that have already graduated from Mines must submit GRE scores
GRE with quantitative reasoning section score of 160 or higher preferred. GRE is not required for applicants from a Mines engineering program
Mines accepts GRE scores from tests taken within five years of the date of entry
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

MASTER OF ENGINEERING Non-Thesis

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related field is required
A personal statement letter that illustrates the candidate’s interest in nuclear engineering
Resume/CV
Three letters of recommendation
Core course prerequisites are as follows: mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations; coursework in thermodynamics and introductory nuclear engineering (or equivalent)
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related field is required
A personal statement letter that illustrates the candidate’s interest in nuclear engineering
Resume/CV
Three letters of recommendation
Core course prerequisites are as follows: mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations; coursework in thermodynamics and introductory nuclear engineering (or equivalent)
Applicants who are current Mines undergraduates are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants from outside of Mines or that have already graduated from Mines must submit GRE scores
GRE with quantitative reasoning section score of 160 or higher preferred. GRE is not required for applicants from a Mines engineering program
Mines accepts GRE scores from tests taken within five years of the date of entry
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab

*Due to Covid-19, students applying for spring 2021 and fall 2021 are not required to submit GRE scores for all degree levels.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

13 credit hours core courses
6 credit hours elective courses
2 credit hours seminar
Minimum 12 hours graduate research
3 credit hours research or elective courses
Complete and defend thesis

MASTER OF ENGINEERING (Non-Thesis)

13 credit hours core courses
12 credit hours elective courses
3 credit hours additional elective course
2 credit hours seminar

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

13 credit hours core courses
12 credit hours elective courses
3 credit hours additional elective courses
4 credit hours seminar
Minimum 24 hours graduate research
16 hours research or elective courses
Pass qualifying examination
Complete and defend thesis

VIEW CATALOG

	Colorado Resident	Out-of-State Student
Tuition**	$16,650	$37,350
Fees*	$2,412	$2,412
Room & Board	$16,700	$16,700
Books & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500
Misc. Expenses	$1,800	$1,800
Transportation	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$40,362	$61,062
**Cost per credit hour	$925	$2,075

*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, etc.

At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.

“The best part of my experience has been working in the lab on my research. I thoroughly enjoy setting up and running experiments and my advisor provided me with all the resources and guidance I needed to be successful.”

William Moore
PhD Candidate, Nuclear Science and Engineering