Nuclear Engineering, Ph.D.
College of Engineering and Computing
Advance your education in nuclear energy, and help make the world a better place by harnessing the power of the atom to provide clean, low-carbon and affordable electricity.
Nuclear engineering is a highly versatile degree that gives you the opportunity to design and build things that help make the world a better place. Earning a doctoral degree can open up opportunities for high-paying, secure jobs and place you on the forefront of synthetic fuel exploration and production.
Program Highlights
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Internationally Recognized Faculty
Receive mentorship from a dedicated faculty that will help you pursue the job that best suits you.
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Professional Society Engagement
Create strong connections with leading industries across South Carolina to establish employment opportunities.
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World-Class Laboratories
Conduct research alongside our faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories across campus.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Laboratory Research
Conducting experiments and analyzing data to gain new knowledge and insights in a scientific field
Organizational Skills
Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives
System Design
Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements
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Interpersonal Skills
Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Programming
Writing code, developing software and creating applications for automation and problem-solving
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Reactor Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Fuel Rod Engineer
- Project Manager
- CEO/CTO
Workplace Settings
- Nuclear Energy
- Medicine
- Research
- Education
I understood the field as more of a desire to make an impact in people's lives. Another big draw was the versatility of a nuclear engineering degree and our high-quality and professionally respected professors who invest deeply into each student.
