M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University

The Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University provides advanced study in the application of atomic nuclei fission and fusion. The curriculum covers reactor theory, radiation shielding, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear fuel cycles. Notable research facilities include the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center with its TRIGA research reactor and the Nuclear Science and Security Consortium. Students engage in research participation through faculty projects in nuclear nonproliferation, safety assessment, and medical applications of ionizing radiation. The program builds advanced technical skills in computational nuclear engineering, stochastic models, and radiological risk assessment. Graduates typically pursue pathways in the energy industry, national laboratories, and federal regulatory agencies like the NRC. Thesis and non-thesis options are available, with the thesis track focusing on original research in nuclear physics and technology. Read Less