The program information below was valid for the fall 2016 term (September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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  • Admit term(s) 
    • Fall
  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Program type 
    • Master's
    • Professional
  • Registration option(s) 
    • Part-time
  • Study option(s) 
  • Additional program information 
    • The University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE), created through the partnership of three leading Ontario universities, namely, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, and University of Western Ontario, a unique, innovative learning experience through a Master’s Degree Program in Nuclear Engineering Design with emphasis on nuclear power reactor technology. UNENE is an alliance of universities, nuclear power utilities, research and regulatory agencies for the support and development of nuclear education, research and development capability in Canadian universities. For more information refer to the UNENE website.

    • The MEng in Civil Engineering - Nuclear Engineering program is open to Canadian and Permanent Residents only. The program is not available to Visa students.

  • Minimum requirements 
    • An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% standing.
    • Applicants must be currently working in the Nuclear industry.
  • Application materials 
    • Résumé
    • Supplementary information form
    • Transcript(s)
  • References 
    • Number of references:  3
    • Type of references: 

      at least 2 must normally be from academic sources.

  • English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

    Coursework option:

  • Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)
  • Courses 
  • Link(s) to courses: for information about these courses, please contact Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
    • Nuclear Engineering (UN) courses