Can You Pursue a Grad Degree in Nuclear Engineering with a Physics BS?

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Students with a Bachelor of Science in Physics can successfully pursue a graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering, as graduate programs in this field are generally more flexible regarding undergraduate backgrounds. The University of Delaware does not offer an undergraduate program in Nuclear Engineering, making a Physics degree a relevant alternative for those interested in this specialization. Personal experiences shared in the discussion confirm that transitioning from Physics to Nuclear Engineering at the graduate level is not uncommon and is often accepted by academic institutions.

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Hey guys,
I just started college as a current BS in Mech engineering. While I so far like this field, I often read about and seem a lot more interested in Nuclear energy. Although the college I am currently at is a pretty big school (U of delaware) they do not have Nuclear engineering as an undergrad program. I was debating about going in for Mech E or physics before actually enrolling, and now am questioning again about my choice. Would I be able to go to a grad school for nuclear engineering with a physics BS? It seems like that would be more relevant than Mech E, and I really don't want to have to transfer at this time.

Thanks,
Ben
 
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Nuclear engineering programs are rare enough that graduate level programs are much more lenient on the backgrounds they allow than most other graduate programs might. I think you'd be fine (in fact, when I took a nuclear engineering class, that's exactly what the professor had done).
 

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