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Step 1: Graduate from a Bachelor's Degree Program

Bachelor degree programs in nuclear engineering and technology, engineering, chemistry or applied physics with a concentration in nuclear science can prepare students to continue their studies in a graduate program and work toward a career as a nuclear scientist. These programs typically require four years of full-time study.

Classes in nuclear engineering and technology programs usually cover topics such as nuclear radiation measurement, physics, differential equations, radiation biophysics and materials for nuclear adaptations. The curriculum of an applied physics bachelor's degree program might include classes in human factors in engineering design, nuclear and radiation instrumentation, corrosion evaluation of materials and risk assessment. Bachelor's degree programs in chemistry often offer students the opportunity to complete classes related to nuclear science, such as modern nuclear chemistry, but also include classes in subjects such as physical chemistry and instrumental analysis.

The curriculum of all three types of programs is delivered through both labs and lectures. Some programs offer internship or research opportunities to undergraduate students, while others require that students conduct research and write a thesis prior to graduation.

Step 2: Earn a Master's Degree

Master's degree programs in nuclear science and engineering or physics prepare individuals to work as nuclear scientists. These programs typically require students to write a thesis or complete a practicum in addition to taking 30-66 credit hours of classes. Courses in nuclear science and engineering programs typically cover topics such as materials for nuclear applications, nuclear reactor engineering, electromagnetic interactions, plasma physics and neutron interactions. Classes in physics programs might include statistical and quantum mechanics, solid state physics and theoretical mechanics.

Step 3: Graduate from a Ph.D. Program

A Doctor of Philosophy program in nuclear science and engineering or physics can prepare individuals to work as nuclear scientists. In addition to completing coursework, Ph.D. candidates must pass examinations and write a dissertation. Classes in a physics program might cover topics including electromagnetic theory and classical mechanics, while those in a nuclear science and engineering program might focus on clinical physics in radiotherapy, the nuclear fuel cycle or superconductivity.

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