The Grainger College of Engineering
Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering

B.S. in Nuclear, Plasma, & Radiological Engineering + Data Science

 

Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering + Data Science (NPRE + DS) is all about using science and technology to solve important problems in energy, medicine, and safety. It includes things like nuclear power, using plasma to make new materials, developing fusion energy, improving medical treatments, and detecting radiation to keep people safe. As technology gets more advanced, engineers in this field use computer models and simulations to test ideas and make discoveries. These tools create huge amounts of data. That’s where data science comes in. Data science helps us collect, organize, and make sense of all this information so we can make better decisions and faster progress.

At Illinois, the NPRE + Data Science will teach you both how to understand the science behind nuclear and plasma technologies and how to work with data the right way. This combination gives students powerful skills that are in high demand and prepares them for exciting careers in a world that relies more and more on data. 

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Curriculum Information

This major is sponsored by the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering within the Grainger College of Engineering, in collaboration with the Siebel School of Computer and Data Science, the School of Information Science, and the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics. 

The Nuclear, Plasma,  and Radiological Engineering (NPRE+DS) bachelor's degree combines the principles of nuclear engineering, plasma and fusion science, and radiological and medical applications with training in data science. During the first two years, you will gain a strong foundation in basic science, engineering, and data science, as well as in nuclear energy systems. Most of the core technical NPRE and more advanced data science methods coursework takes place in the third and fourth years. A design course taken during the senior year will allow you to apply your learning to real-world problems in the NPRE areas using data science methods.