Are Additional Courses Needed for a Career in Nuclear Engineering?

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The discussion centers on a student at the University of Maryland who has enrolled in a double degree program, combining physics with mechanical engineering. The student seeks advice on additional classes to take, specifically for a future career in nuclear engineering, focusing on both fission and fusion. Recommendations include courses in Radiation Physics and Subatomic Physics, which are essential for understanding the principles of nuclear engineering. Additionally, a link to a chemistry course, Chem 403, is shared for consideration, indicating a potential interest in advanced chemistry related to the field.
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I am at the University of Maryland and just successfully enrolled in the double degree program with physics as my second degree to mechanical engineering. Here are the requirements for physics: http://umdphysics.umd.edu/images/pdfs/ugrad/physprofreqs.pdf. I am wondering what further classes I should take if I plan to go into nuclear (either fission or fusion) engineering.
 
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I would recommend a class regarding concepts of Radiation Physics, and perhaps Subatomic Physics.
 
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I would recommend a class regarding concepts of Radiation Physics, and perhaps Subatomic Physics.

How does this look? http://www.chem.umd.edu/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/advancedundergraduatechemistrycourses/chem403 .
 
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