Exploring Grad School Options in Nuclear Physics

[cragar]

Can you go to grad school and just study nuclear physics or nuclear stuff?

 

[Astronuc]

Can you go to grad school and just study nuclear physics or nuclear stuff?

Usually there are requirements to take classes in mathematics and other areas of physics, but one can certainly study nuclear physics.

See the options here - http://www.pa.msu.edu/grad/

http://groups.nscl.msu.edu/nero/

The Physics & Astronomy Grad Student Handbook - see Appendix A http://www.pa.msu.edu/grad/GradHandbook081110.pdf

One should look into Nuclear Physics programs at these schools:
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Stony Brook University--SUNY
Stony Brook, NY

Indiana University--Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Yale University
New Haven, CT

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

Duke University
Durham, NC

University of California--Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Columbia University
New York, NY

University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL

Texas A&M University--College Station
College Station, TX

 

[cragar]

thanks for the info

 

[Angry Citizen]

Also, nuclear engineering certainly qualifies under 'nuclear stuff', and there exist numerous grad programs in that field. A solid program is at Texas A&M, if you can stand being an Aggie.

 

[Matrix0]

Yes, it is possible to attend graduate school and specialize in nuclear physics or related areas such as nuclear engineering or nuclear chemistry. Many universities offer graduate programs specifically in nuclear physics, where students can focus on topics such as nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, or nuclear astrophysics. Additionally, some universities may offer interdisciplinary programs that combine nuclear physics with other fields such as materials science or environmental science. It is important to research and carefully consider different graduate school options to find the best fit for your interests and career goals.