Overview

The mission of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences - Nuclear Engineering from University of California, Berkeley is to maintain and strengthen the University of California's only center of excellence in nuclear engineering education and research and to serve California and the nation by improving and applying nuclear science and technology. The mission of the undergraduate degree program in Nuclear Engineering is to prepare our students to begin a lifetime of technical achievement and professional leadership in academia, government, the national laboratories, and industry.

Learning goals

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

An ability to configure, apply test conditions, and evaluate outcomes of experimental systems.

An ability to design systems, components, or processes that conform to given specifications and cost constraints.

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

An understanding of the norms of expected behavior in engineering practice and their underlying ethical foundations.

An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.

An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Apply solid knowledge of the fundamental mathematics and natural (both physical and biological) sciences that provide the foundation for engineering applications.

Demonstrate an understanding of nuclear processes, and the application of general natural science and engineering principles to the analysis and design of nuclear and related systems of current and/or future importance to society.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Electromagnetism and Optics

Particle Physics

Numerical Simulations in Radiation Transport

Medical Imaging Signals and Systems

Signals and Systems

Radiation Biophysics and Dosimetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences Nuclear Engineering View 572 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements:

Meet the A-G subject course requirements.

Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years. (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

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Tuition Fee

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International

45096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22548 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

45096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22548 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

12522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6261 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Berkeley

1750 - 2820 USD /month

Living costs

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