Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Nuclear Engineering and Technology is a major that not only addresses the growing need for clean energy but also opens up a wide range of career opportunities for the future. If you are passionate about science, eager to explore new technologies, and want to contribute to the development of the nuclear energy industry, this major will be an ideal choice. 

Major Introduction

The major focuses on the international forefront of Nuclear Engineering and Technology. Through an innovative talent cultivation mechanism, it aims to become a highland for talent training and scientific research in the international nuclear industry, providing innovative talents and academic support for the sustainable development of China's Nuclear Engineering and Technology field. 

In 2007, the "Nuclear Energy Science and Engineering" discipline under the "Nuclear Science and Technology" subject was approved as a national key discipline. In 2012, it was approved as an innovative team by the Ministry of Education. In 2014, it was approved as the "National Virtual Simulation Center for Nuclear Power Plants and Thermal Power Plants." 

In 2015, it was approved as the "Shanxi Province Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Key Laboratory" and "Shanxi Province Advanced Nuclear Energy Engineering Research Center." Currently, the undergraduate program is a "Ministry of Education Second-Class Featured Major," "GF Featured Discipline Major," and "Shanxi Province Famous Brand Major."

The program aims to cultivate high-quality specialized talents with a broad foundation of theoretical knowledge and professional skills in Nuclear Engineering and Technology, systematically mastering specialized knowledge in Nuclear Engineering and Technology. 

Graduates are expected to possess strong humanistic qualities, a strong sense of career, mission, responsibility, a broad international perspective, proactive practical abilities, and innovative spirit. They should have the ability to propose and solve complex engineering problems, have team collaboration and organizational management skills, and be capable of leading roles in the industry and discipline.

Training Objectives

The program aims to cultivate high-level engineering technical talents with solid basic knowledge and professional skills in Nuclear Engineering and Technology. 

Graduates should be capable of engaging in nuclear power plant design, operation, maintenance, and nuclear technology applications. They should possess innovative awareness, team spirit, and good professional ethics, and play an important role in the nuclear engineering field and related industries.

Graduation Requirements

Students graduating from this major should acquire the following knowledge, abilities, and qualities:

• Solid mathematical and physical foundation, broad engineering technical knowledge, and professional basic knowledge in nuclear science and technology.

• Ability to apply mathematical, engineering, and professional knowledge to engage in basic scientific research, applied scientific research, or application development.

• Basic skills to design, implement, and run related professional experiments, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret experimental results scientifically.

• Ability to proficiently use computers and related professional software tools for the development, design, and resolution of technical problems in nuclear science and technology applications.

• Ability to comprehensively consider economic, environmental, legal, safety, health, and ethical factors, integrating knowledge from theory, technology, engineering, and management.

• Ability to understand the development status of the industry and the forefront of scientific and technological progress.

• Ability to understand and address contemporary social and technological issues from a professional perspective.

• Recognition of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.

• Ability to develop according to personal interests in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Good communication, expression, and writing skills, with a certain international perspective and cross-cultural communication abilities.

• Strong humanistic social science literacy, a sense of social responsibility, teamwork, cooperation spirit, and engineering professional ethics.

Core Courses

• Nuclear Physics

• Principles of Nuclear Reactors

• Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Management

• Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Equipment

• Nuclear Power Plant Operation and Maintenance

• Radioactive Waste Treatment and Management

• Nuclear Safety and Environmental Protection

• Nuclear Technology Applications

Research Directions of Nuclear Engineering and Technology

• Nuclear Reactor Engineering

• Nuclear Fuel and Materials

• Radiation Protection and Environmental Safety

• Nuclear Technology Applications and Innovations

• Radioactive Waste Management

• Nuclear Medicine and Biotechnology

Degrees Awarded

Students who complete the Nuclear Engineering and Technology program will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Career Development

Nearly 70% of graduates are recommended or pursue postgraduate studies, about 2% study abroad, and the remaining graduates are employed in nuclear power production and research design units such as China National Nuclear Corporation, China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group, and China National Electric Power Investment Group. 

Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering and Technology program are highly recognized and praised by employers. The program has trained and delivered outstanding leaders and dedicated professionals to domestic and international nuclear industries, universities, and research institutes.

Related Majors

• Nuclear Physics

• Energy and Power Engineering

• Electrical Engineering and Automation

• Environmental Engineering

• Materials Science and Engineering

Ranking of Nuclear Engineering and Technology Schools

Based on the latest university rankings, the following schools are prominent in the field of Nuclear Engineering and Technology:

• Tsinghua University

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• Harbin Engineering University

• University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

• Peking University

Through the above introduction, we hope you now have a deeper understanding of the undergraduate program in Nuclear Engineering and Technology. If you have a strong interest in nuclear energy development and utilization, this program will be your ideal choice.