Introduction to the Major
The Nuclear Engineering(link is external) major prepares students to propel innovations in nuclear science and technology, and beyond. Our program features a strong foundation in nuclear energy and radiation detection, as well as a broad set of in-depth elective topics such as medical imaging, fusion energy, radioactive waste management, medical physics, and nuclear materials. The undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
In addition to the major(link is external), the department offers a minor(link is external) in nuclear engineering that is open to all students who are not majoring in NE and who have completed the necessary prerequisites. Joint majors with computer science, materials science or chemical engineering are also available. prerequisites.
The NE Curriculum
Students in the Nuclear Engineering major have the option to pursue a specific focus of study, choosing between four different subject areas:
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Medical Applications
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Fission Energy
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Fusion Energy
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Radioactive Waste Management.
Amplify Your Major
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Get involved with a local nuclear start-up such as Deep Isolation(link is external) or Kairos Power(link is external).
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Pursue a research opportunity at a National Laboratory.
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Explore your mission and impact as an Engineer through the LeaderShape Institute(link is external).
The Nuclear Engineering major prepares students for a lifetime of technical achievement and professional leadership in academia, government, the national laboratories, and industry. Students often choose to pursue a one-year master’s degree program after graduation, and students interested in scientific or academic research go on to complete the doctorate.
Jobs and Employers
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Engineer, Berkeley Applied Analytics
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Engineer, Space & Naval Warfare Systems
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Hardware Reliability Engineer, Amazon
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Nuclear Engineer, Duke Energy
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Product Engineer, Lam Research Corporation
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Software Engineer, Cisco Systems
Graduate Programs
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Engineering, Masters
- Nuclear Engineering, PhD
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Cal Day
Come to Berkeley’s annual Open House(link is external) in April for information sessions, campus tours, special talks, and more.
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the campus-wide UC Berkeley orientation(link is external) program for all new students.
Events
Attend department events with students, staff, and faculty. Visit nuc.berkeley.edu(link is external) for news and updates.
Advising
Students can reach the Nuclear Engineering Advisor through email at kirstenw@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) or by visiting 4149 Etcheverry Hall.
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
