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MET - Nuclear Systems option (BSET)

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Cost: $250-285 per credit hour *
Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology: Department of Engineering Technology Required: 61 credit hours from ODU (at least 128 total)
Course Delivery Modes: Video streamView & participate in streamed classes online over a high-speed Internet connection from any location. May be live or archived., SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. Locations: 29
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Overview

This program is available only to graduates of the U. S. Navy Nuclear Power School or Nuclear Reactor Operator training at Dominion Energy. Eligible Navy ratings are EM (NUC), ET (NUC), and MM (NUC). 

This degree includes courses in areas such as computer-aided drafting, statics, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, automation and controls, and computer solid modeling. The program culminates in a senior project that integrates course work with a practical project assignment in your area of interest.

Students in this program must select a minor from the College of Engineering & Technology or the College of Sciences. To satisfy the upper-division general education requirements, we recommend a minor in Engineering Management.

ODU's Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).

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Admissions Requirements

Acceptance into ODU as a degree-seeking student and ENGL 100C credit. Completion of U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School or Nuclear Reactor Operator training at Dominion Energy.

Navy Personnel: Check Ratings & Roadmaps. Find out what degree you are eligible for based on your rating. Check the Curriculum for what courses are required, and contact us to see what credits you may have already earned from military training.

Please contact ODU with any questions about admissions or eligibility. You can call or email contact ODU personnel at your nearest Field Office location, or contact Dr. Rob Curry, Director of Advising for Military Students, at rcurry@odu.edu or 1.800.968.2638.

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Careers In This Field

  • Maintenance management
  • Facilities operation
  • Quality control
  • System design
  • Technician
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning)
  • Construction

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Undergraduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $285
Students living outside of Virginia $285
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $807
Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership students** $250-273


** Note: Beginning Summer 2013, tuition for some courses in NCPDLP programs will be changing. Click here to read more. Contact military@odu.edu for questions about this rate. 

Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Curriculum

Based on your professional education in nuclear power, you may receive advanced standing credits that apply to the MET degree from ODU.

All ODU undergraduate distance learning programs are degree completion / transfer programs. To have an advisor review your transcripts, contact your nearest extended classroom site or call 1.800.968.2638.

Map out your education with this program's Long Range Schedule (PDF).

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Locations

Online

Arizona

Virginia

Washington

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