Nuclear Engineering
| Degree |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours) |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science |
| Location | North Oshawa campus location |
| Start dates | September |
| Length | Four or five years |
| Program load |
Full-time |
| OUAC code | DEN |
General information
This program introduces you to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to plant operation to waste management. Our curriculum includes courses in nuclear plant design, radiation protection, nuclear chemistry and materials, heat transport, steam-generation systems, and nuclear physics. You will learn about the current operational fleet of reactors, and apply your growing knowledge to the future generations of reactors (e.g. supercritical‑water reactors, fast reactors and fusion reactors).
This program is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).
Our programs are designed in consultation with key industry representatives, and will provide you with the necessary theoretical and applied skills to meet employers' needs.
Experiential Learning
We offer a wide range of optional internship and co-op opportunities to help you gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.
Engineering and Management
There is a need for engineers with management skills. Complement the technical studies of your Engineering program with business and management courses by pursuing the five-year Bachelor of Engineering and Management (Honours) program.
Learning Environment
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
- Corrosion and Electrochemistry Laboratory
- Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC)
- Environmental Radiation Laboratory
- High- Performance Computing and Visualization Laboratory
- Nuclear Simulation Laboratory
- Radiation Protection Laboratory
- Scientific Instrumentation Laboratory
Additional information
Admission requirements
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. Applicants with credentials from outside Ontario should visit the Admissions section.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 70s |
How to apply
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• international applicants
• mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• home-schooled applicants
Program curriculum
Sample courses:
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Nuclear Fuel Cycles
- Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear Plant Design and Simulation
- Nuclear Reactor Design
- Radioactive Waste Management Design
- Radiation Protection
- Reactor Control
- Thermodynamic Cycles
A full program map is available in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Experiential learning
The university’s proximity to the Pickering and Darlington nuclear power plants and a large number of diverse nuclear service companies provide many opportunities for work placements.
We offer a wide range of optional internship and co-op programs to help you gain valuable, relevant work experience to promote networking and lifelong career success.
Career opportunities
- Nuclear engineer
- Fuel manufacturing and spent fuel management
- Non-power applications of nuclear technology
- Nuclear power plant design and operation
