By combining specialized education with hands-on training, McMaster University’s new undergraduate nuclear engineering program is helping address growing workforce demands in the nuclear sector while preparing students for careers in clean energy, health care, research and major nuclear projects in Ontario and across Canada.
Students gain hands-on experience using specialized nuclear facilities and equipment, including a 5MW research reactor, particle accelerators, radiation sources and hot cells for the safe handling of radioactive materials. They also have access to student clubs and design teams, undergraduate research projects, co-op placements and industry-connected experiential learning.
The program integrates classroom learning with hands-on training, enabling students to address complex engineering challenges, cultivate interdisciplinary networks, and develop the technical and professional skills required to support a growing industry as experienced workers retire and new nuclear projects advance.
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