MS

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Coursework
NSE 515	NUCLEAR RULES AND REGULATIONS	2
NSE 516	RADIOCHEMISTRY	4
or NSE 519	RADIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
NSE 531	RADIOPHYSICS	3
NSE 535	RADIATION SHIELDING AND EXTERNAL DOSIMETRY	4
NSE 536	ADVANCED RADIATION DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT	4
NSE 582	APPLIED RADIATION SAFETY	4
NSE 583	RADIATION BIOLOGY	3
NSE 588	RADIOECOLOGY	3
NSE 590	INTERNAL DOSIMETRY	3
Seminar
NSE 507	SEMINAR	maximum 3
Thesis
NSE 503	THESIS	maximum 6
Electives
Chosen by student, as approved by major professor		minimum 6
Total Hours		45

MHP

The MHP degree option provides students the opportunity to pursue advanced-level study without the requirement of completing thesis research. These degrees are intended as terminal degrees, not as preparation for a doctorate, and will emphasize job-related knowledge and skills. Although not required, students wishing to pursue a PhD in the future are advised to pursue an MS degree, not the MHP.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Coursework
NSE 515	NUCLEAR RULES AND REGULATIONS	2
NSE 516	RADIOCHEMISTRY	4
or NSE 519	RADIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
NSE 531	RADIOPHYSICS	3
NSE 535	RADIATION SHIELDING AND EXTERNAL DOSIMETRY	4
NSE 536	ADVANCED RADIATION DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT	4
NSE 582	APPLIED RADIATION SAFETY	4
NSE 583	RADIATION BIOLOGY	3
NSE 588	RADIOECOLOGY	3
NSE 590	INTERNAL DOSIMETRY	3
ENGR 520	MENG INTRODUCTION TO PORTFOLIO 1	1
ENGR 521	MENG PORTFOLIO COMPLETION 1	1
Seminar
NSE 507	SEMINAR (take three times)	3
Electives
Chosen by student, as approved by major professor		10
Total Hours		45

1

ENGR 520 should be taken in the first quarter and ENGR 521 must be taken in the last quarter. Students who switch from the MS or PhD program into the MHP program in their last quarter of study may request an oral exam representing their work during their studies with the committee they formed for their MS or PhD program

PhD

The student’s principal direction in the course of study comes from the doctoral committee, in which the major professor has final approval. In addition, the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering PhD requirements include:

1. Passing a written qualifying examination for candidacy
2. On assignment from the student’s doctoral committee, taking and passing (B average or higher) such courses as judged desirable by the doctoral committee for satisfactory progress in doctoral research
3. Calling regular (every 6 months recommended, but at least annual) meetings of the Doctoral Committee so that the student’s progress can be evaluated and guidance offered
4. Preparing, presenting and defending a written dissertation proposal, i.e., the Preliminary Exam.

The Preliminary Exam should be taken as soon after the qualifying exam as possible.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Coursework
Chosen by student, as approved by major professor		63
Thesis
NSE 603	THESIS	minimum 45
Total Hours		108

The NSE Graduate Student Handbook should be referred to for additional information with all degrees (MHP, MS, PhD).