Nuclear Engineering
Power entire cities cleanly - a highly specialised, secure engineering career.
Nuclear Engineering covers reactor physics, radiation protection, thermalhydraulics, and nuclear plant systems. Ontario Tech and McMaster both offer undergraduate nuclear engineering options, and Ontario's nuclear fleet refurbishment program is creating sustained demand for graduates. The field is extremely specialised, which means strong job security and relatively little competition.
Admission Average
mid 80s to low 90s (Tier 2 (85-91%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
Skills You'll Build
- Reactor Physics & Design
- Radiation Protection & Dosimetry
- Thermalhydraulics
- Safety Analysis & Regulation
- Systems Engineering
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: Yes
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- Ontario Tech University – Oshawa, ON
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
Careers This Major Leads To
- Mechanical Engineer – Entry $70,000
- Electrical Engineer – Entry $75,000
- Research Scientist – Entry $60,000