About the course

Study in this area focuses on the emerging ethical and technical issues arising in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology and nuclear technology. The program examines how philosophy, religion and art, and natural and social science can shed light on these issues, as well as how individual and societal values are affected by these technologies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$82,098

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2025	Berkeley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

Admission to the graduate program in nuclear engineering is available to qualified individuals who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the fields of engineering or the physical sciences. For all programs, required preparation in undergraduate coursework includes mathematics through partial differential equations and advanced analysis, nuclear reactions, and thermodynamics. Admission is granted on the basis of undergraduate and graduate records (if any), statements, work experience and professional activities, letters of recommendation, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,

　　A minimum grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,

　　Official GRE Scores,

　　Evidence of English Language Proficiency (for all applicants from countries in which the official language is not English),

　　Enough undergraduate and/ or professional training to do graduate work in the given field. Upload unofficial transcripts with the application for the departmental initial review. Applicants must submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores, TOEFL: For purposes of admission, your most recent score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), IELTS: Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, The Statement of Purpose is a short essay that is used to assess the knowledge, experience, motivation, intellectual maturity, and readiness of applicants to pursue graduate education at Berkeley. The Personal History Statement is an opportunity for the review committee to learn about the unique qualities and perspectives you’ll bring to the program.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 03 December 2024

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