Nuclear Engineering and Science

About Our Programs

Chemical/Nuclear Engineering students working in the control room of the nuclear reactor.

The academic program in Nuclear Science and Engineering (NS&E) education at UMass Lowell was established in the 1960’s. UMass Lowell offers Bachelor's, Master's, and a Doctorate programs with a focus in NS&E. The Nuclear Engineering track resides in the Francis College of Engineering and the Radiological Science track resides in the College of Sciences.

Chemical/Nuclear Engineering student working in reactor.

Undergraduate Programs

UMass Lowell offers ABET accredited Chemical Engineering with a Nuclear Engineering Option and a Radiological Health Physics Option.

Francis College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering: Nuclear Engineering Option
Nuclear Science and Engineering Minor
Energy Engineering Minor

Kennedy College of Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Physics: Radiological Health Physics Option

Master's

Francis College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Kennedy College of Science

Master of Science in Radiological Science and Protection
Master of Science in Medical Physics (?)

College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Master of Science in Security Studies: Chemical, Biological, Nuclear & Explosive Security

Chemical/Nuclear Engineering students touring the control room of the nuclear reactor.

Doctoral Programs