Nuclear Engineering (MS and PhD) Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
| College | School of Engineering | |||
| Department | Nuclear Engineering | Farris Engineering Center 1200 | (505) 277-5431 | F: (505) 277-5433 |
| Interim Chair | Charles Fleddermann | cbf@unm.edu | (505) 277-5431 | F: (505) 277-5433 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact | Adam Hecht Associate Professor | hecht@unm.edu | (505) 277-1654 | F: (505) 277-5433 |
| Staff Advisors | Krista Navarrette | krisnava@unm.edu | (505) 277-1004 | F: (505) 277-5433 |
| Catherine Young | cmyoung12@unm.edu | (505) 277-5606 | F: (505) 277-5433 | |
Degrees Offered
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Nuclear Engineering MS and PhD graduate programs at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application deadlines, instructions, and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadlines | |
| Fall Admission | Best Consideration: January 15th by 5:00 p.m. MST |
| Spring Admission | Best Consideration: August 1st by 5:00 p.m. MST |
| Apply by the priority deadlines above for best consideration for research assistantships or other departmental financial aid. | |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | Select: School of Engineering > Nuclear Engineering > Nuclear Engineering If you are pursuing a MS with a concentration in Radiation Protection or Medical Physics, please select this concentration in the "Interest" field. If you are not pursuing either concentration, please select “Undecided” from the drop down list. |
| Test Scores | Official GRE scores are required for the Medical Physics concentration, but are optional for the other graduate programs in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. |
| Letter of Intent | Please describe your qualifications, experience, objectives, professional goals, and research interest for undertaking graduate studies in Nuclear Engineering. Your letter should also include the name(s) of the faculty members you would like to work with. |
| CV/Resume | Required. No special instructions. |
| Assistantship Interest | Research assistantships are limited and selection process is very competitive. Please submit a short paragraph stating your ability to be self-supporting or highlighting your financial needs. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) online letters of recommendation are required. Please enter your recommendation providers right away to help expedite your application. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Senior Academic Advisor | Krista Navarrette krisnava@unm.edu 505-277-1004 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
