MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · UNITED STATES
Materials in Nuclear Engineering
Master's · Taught in en
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- Two sessions per week, 1.5 hours eachLecture Format
- Includes problem sets and oral examsAssignments
- Final exam is closed bookAssessment
- Class participation counts for 20% of the gradeGrading
This graduate-level course provides a foundation in understanding material behavior within nuclear systems. It focuses on the fundamentals of nuclear materials, including radiation damage and its effects on fuels and structural materials. The course utilizes a combination of readings, video lectures, problem sets, and class discussions. Key topics include an overview of nuclear materials, crystallography, phase diagrams derived from thermodynamics, material deformation, and the interaction of radiation with solid matter. The curriculum is designed to equip nuclear engineers with essential knowledge of material properties and changes relevant to nuclear systems, and to prepare students for advanced study in radiation damage.
Curriculum
The course covers a range of topics related to materials in nuclear engineering, including an overview of nuclear systems, crystallography, thermodynamics, material deformation, and radiation damage.
- Spring 2015
- Survey of Material Selection in Nuclear Systems
- Symmetry, Miller Indices
- Crystal Structures, Bravais Lattices, Space Groups
- Phase Diagrams, Phase Transformations
- Free Energy Origins of Phase Diagrams
- Free Energy (cont.), Point Defects
- Dislocations, 2D & 3D Defects
- Stress, Strain, Plasticity, Creep, Fracture, Failure
- Stopping Power, Radiation Damage, DPA
- Displacement Rates, Radiation Point Defect Kinetics
- Radiation Effects in Materials, Fuels
- Recap Nuclear Material Choices in Systems
Careers
DMSE graduate students are eligible for financial support that can aid in career development and professional training through research and teaching assistantships.
- Research Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core topics covered in the Materials in Nuclear Engineering programme?
- The programme covers fundamentals of nuclear materials, including crystallography, phase diagrams, material deformation, and the interaction of radiation with solid matter. Key topics also include radiation damage and its effects on fuels and structural materials.
- What is the format of the course?
- The course includes readings, video lectures, problem sets, and class discussions. There are two sessions per week, each lasting 1.5 hours.
- What are the assessment methods for this course?
- Assessment includes problem sets and oral exams. Class participation accounts for 20% of the final grade, and the final exam is closed book.
- What are the career prospects for graduates?
- Graduates are eligible for financial support that can aid in career development and professional training through research and teaching assistantships.
- How do I apply for the Materials in Nuclear Engineering programme?
- Applications are submitted online through the MIT admissions portal, requiring uploaded transcripts, English proficiency documents (for international applicants), letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. The application fee must also be paid.
- What are the application deadlines?
- The application period runs from October 1st to December 1st, with the application deadline on December 1st.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeA solid foundation in nuclear materials science is expected for all nuclear engineers.
MIT's admissions committees perform individualized, holistic reviews. They consider disruptions such as COVID-19, including pass/no record grading options. Decisions regarding grading options are respected. Individual experiences of applicants are considered. Applicants are encouraged to use drop-down menus for input fields to avoid mismatches in the application system.
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How to apply
1. Submit Online ApplicationApply through the MIT admissions portal.
2. Upload Unofficial TranscriptsAttach scanned PDF copies of transcripts from all attended institutions. Official transcripts will be required before a positive admissions decision.
3. Upload English Proficiency DocumentFor international applicants, upload your IELTS or TOEFL exam document.
4. Submit Letters of RecommendationRequest electronic submission of three to six letters of recommendation, with at least two being academic if currently in school.
5. Write Statement of PurposeClearly articulate your scientific goals, how you plan to achieve them at MIT CSB, faculty research alignment, relevant experiences, and potential contributions to the MIT community. Challenges faced can also be discussed.
6. Pay Application FeeComplete all parts of the application, including the fee, by the deadline.
Scholarships
Departmental FellowshipsStipend of $3,643.76 per month (effective June 1, 2023), plus tuition award
Research Assistantship (RA)—
Teaching Assistantship (TA)—
Frequently asked questions
What are the core topics covered in the Materials in Nuclear Engineering programme?
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The programme covers fundamentals of nuclear materials, including crystallography, phase diagrams, material deformation, and the interaction of radiation with solid matter. Key topics also include radiation damage and its effects on fuels and structural materials.
What is the format of the course?
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The course includes readings, video lectures, problem sets, and class discussions. There are two sessions per week, each lasting 1.5 hours.
What are the assessment methods for this course?
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Assessment includes problem sets and oral exams. Class participation accounts for 20% of the final grade, and the final exam is closed book.
What are the career prospects for graduates?
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Graduates are eligible for financial support that can aid in career development and professional training through research and teaching assistantships.
How do I apply for the Materials in Nuclear Engineering programme?
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Applications are submitted online through the MIT admissions portal, requiring uploaded transcripts, English proficiency documents (for international applicants), letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. The application fee must also be paid.
What are the application deadlines?
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The application period runs from October 1st to December 1st, with the application deadline on December 1st.