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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Nuclear Engineering, MNE
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About the Program
The School of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University is where future leaders of the global nuclear engineering community are cultivated. The school educates ethical nuclear engineers to provide technical expertise to the nuclear engineering communities around the world, expand the frontier of knowledge through cutting-edge and innovative research in all areas of nuclear engineering, and dynamically engage with the global society through strong partnerships. Students come from a variety of undergraduate preparations which include other branches of engineering, various fields of science, and mathematics. Likewise, the program’s faculty members represent a broad range of academic disciplines. This diversity enables the program to accommodate the interests of graduate students in exploring new opportunities and challenges in the rapidly broadening field of nuclear engineering. Master’s students can pursue a project or course-only option. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (9 credits)
Core Courses (9 credits)
Students who took NUCL 200 and 300 at Purdue University are not required to take NUCL 501 and will not receive credit toward graduation by taking NUCL 501; they will need to take another approved 500/600-level course to achieve the required total number of credit hours for graduation. Students who took equivalent courses from peer institutions courses may have their courses reviewed for potential equivalences. Technical Electives (15-21 credits)
Students pursuing the project option must take a minimum of 21 credits of 500/600-level technical courses, or 24 credits including the core courses. The majority of courses must be Purdue offered online Nuclear Engineering courses. Up to 6 credits (two separate courses) of the online variable title course NUCL 597 is allowed. The variable title courses should be an approved course by Advisor and Head. Any Purdue online 500-level or 600-level technical course is an acceptable elective provided that it is consistent with the student’s program and objectives. Project Course (0-6 credits)
Only required for students completing the project option. Students and their advisor will work together to identify a project topic of mutual interest. Typically, studentsmay choose a topic from their industrial experience or a profession-related topic. GPA Requirements
A grade of B or better (B- is not sufficient) is required for each course appearing on the POS as a primary course. In addition, residency requirements must be met (see the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars’ Policy and Procedures Manual) and a minimum final grade point average of 3.0 is required. The student’s faculty advisor routinely reviews each student’s academic performance and will advise the student on performance not meeting the required standards. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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