The Radiochemistry Certificate Program includes coursework from both Chemistry and Engineering designed to educate students about working in the field of radiochemistry/nuclear engineering.

Campus Option

Knoxville Campus

Graduate Certificate Type

Stand-Alone

Add-On

Admissions Standards/Procedures

• Criteria for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance into the graduate programs in chemistry or nuclear engineering.
• Applicants can be currently admitted to a degree program at UTK or can apply solely for the Radiochemistry Graduate Certificate through the Graduate Admissions Office.

Credit Hours Required

12 graduate credit hours

Requirements

• Complete four courses from the following list (3 credit hours each), including two required courses and two electives.
  • Required courses include CHEM 580  and NE 550 .
  • Electives include NE 433 , CHEM 511 , and CHEM 531 .
• The selection of courses, which must be approved by the student’s home department, is determined through a student advising conference that considers the student’s personal interests, academic background, and work experience.

Non-Course Requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:
1) complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form (located on the Graduate School webpage under the Forms Central tab) and
2) through MyUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program.