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Pursuing a BS/MS in nuclear engineering at one institution while applying for a PhD at another is feasible. However, many PhD programs may require students to retake certain master's level courses and pass qualifying exams upon admission. Additionally, completing a master's thesis significantly enhances the chances of PhD program admission, yet many BS/MS programs do not offer this option. Therefore, prospective students should carefully consider their research alignment and the implications of transferring between institutions.

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Hello all,

I am thinking about purusing the BS/MS option in nuclear engineering at my university. However, the NE department at my school is small and I am not exactly sure if my research interests really line up with any of the professors here. I am not sure yet if I do want to pursue a doctorate after masters but I would like to keep that option. Are there any big obstacles in getting a masters at one school, and then apply for a doctorate some where else?
 
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No other than the PhD program telling you to retake classes at their university when you get in.
 
No, you can do a masters at one school and a PhD at another, but like Pengwuino said, many will require you to retake a good number of masters classes and you'll still have to pass their qualifying exam. Also, doing a masters thesis is often a very good thing to have for admission to a PhD program - but many BS/MS programs don't give you that option.
 

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