Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Engineering Technology

Expand your career in the thriving nuclear energy industry with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 120-credit program is designed for those with U.S. Navy nuclear power experience or reactor operators and related workers in the nuclear field.

Explore coursework in reactors and plant systems, radiation effects, safety and protection and more. Expand your knowledge and develop the skills to create instruments and systems to harness nuclear energy for industrial and medical purposes.

At TESU you can turn your professional training, military experience, or previous work experience from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, advanced Navy training, NRRPT certification, NRC licensure or professional training into credits and jumpstart your journey toward a college degree. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. 

We also offer a BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, which the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits.

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

• Computer Concepts (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Calculus I (3 credits)
• Calculus II (3 credits)
• Physics I with Lab (4 credits)
• Physics II with Lab (4 credits)
• Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)
• Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controls

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Most students have earned credit from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, which covers more than half of the area of study. Credit may also be earned by advanced Navy training, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), NRC license, NRRPT certification or ACE-reviewed company training.

Note: Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.