Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at University of South Carolina at Columbia

The University of South Carolina (USC) offers a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering through its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. This program lasts for 18 months and prepares students for a career in the nuclear engineering field. The tuition fee for this master's degree is $29,760. To be admitted to the program, students must show their English language skills. USC accepts test scores from IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE for this purpose. Additionally, students need to have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.

The study of nuclear engineering includes key areas like advanced nuclear fuels and materials, thermal hydraulics, reactor design, advanced fuel cycles, and ensuring the structural strength of nuclear reactor vessels and piping systems.

The goals of the program are to train graduate-level engineers who can lead and support the future growth of the nuclear industry. This includes creating new ideas for reactor design, fuel management, and waste management, as well as exploring non-traditional uses of nuclear energy.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a B.S. degree with a GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher from any ABET-accredited engineering program. If others are admitted, they may need to take extra courses to cover any gaps.

GRE

Marks: 305.0

Applicants need to score at least 150 in verbal and 155 in quantitative.

• Step one Prepare documents for application LOR Submit two letters of recommendation required • Step two Additional documents required Submit transcripts for all colleges attended Proof of ELP test scores Proof of GRE scores Submit evidence of financial resources • Step three Start your online application https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/graduate_school/apply/index.php • Step four Application fees for this course USD 50 = INR 4.33 Thousand Mode of payment: Credit card The following is required for the payment plan: A nonrefundable $75 administrative fee is assessed and must be paid in order to enroll in the plan A down payment of 25% of the account balance must be paid to enroll in the plan. The percent down payment increases if enrollment is processed beyond the 1st installment deadline. Three (3) additional payments are due over the next three (3) months, resulting in a total of four payments per term A late fee of $100 will be applied if payment is not made by the deadline each month The payment plan does not carry over to the next semester. New enrollment is required for each semester • Step five Application deadline Summer (May): 1st Mar Fall (Aug): 1st May Spring (Jan): 1st Oct *The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"