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Nuclear Physics

Iowa State University

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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Format

In-Person

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Iowa

    Iowa

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ScienceCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyPhysicsMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityMathematical ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

  • Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instr
  • Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices tha
  • Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
  • Recommend preventive measures to be taken in handling nuclear technology based on data obtained from operations monitoring, systematic analysis, or evaluation of test results.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDesktop publishing softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Anticontamination clothingDesktop computersFace masksNuclear wireline logging instrumentsPersonal computersReactivity computer systemsRespirators

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Nuclear equipment design strategies and facility safety frameworks — establish and champion organization-wide, setting standards that govern reactor core and shielding development across multiple projects.
  • Enterprise-level nuclear facility safety culture — cultivate by leading policy development, regulatory engagement, and workforce integrity programs at an organizational or fleet-wide scale.
  • Nuclear emergency management protocols and shutdown authority frameworks — define and institutionalize, ensuring preparedness across all facility operations and regulatory jurisdictions.
  • Accident prevention design philosophies — develop by synthesizing fleet-wide incident data and directing research initiatives that advance industry safety practices.
  • Strategic direction for nuclear plant operations and maintenance programs — set and oversee, aligning efficiency, safety, and regulatory objectives across multiple plant sites.
  • Nuclear reactor construction and fuel reprocessing program governance — lead at the executive level, coordinating regulatory approvals, contractor oversight, and capital investment decisions.
  • Environmental compliance and regulatory strategy for nuclear operations — direct at the corporate or agency level, shaping policy interpretation and long-term stewardship commitments.
  • Organizational knowledge development and technical training curricula — design and sponsor for nuclear engineering teams, advancing disciplinary capability across career levels.
  • Cross-functional nuclear engineering teams and technical leads — mentor and develop, building organizational depth in reactor physics, systems analysis, and operations monitoring competencies.
  • Nuclear industry standards and regulatory frameworks — influence through participation in professional bodies, interagency committees, and public safety rulemaking processes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
27%