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PGDip in Nuclear Design Engineering

Ontario Tech University

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #801-1000

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At Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Canada, PGDip in Nuclear Design Engineering is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Design Engineering at Ontario Tech University consists of four courses covering nuclear power plant design, plant safety, design process and procedures, and design for operations and maintenance. Instruction is delivered in-class at the North Oshawa campus, and the course-based program is normally completed in about eight months of full-time study, with the four mandatory courses to be completed within three years; entry is available in September or January. Applicants require a four-year honours undergraduate degree in engineering, science or mathematics, or equivalent, from a recognized institution. The program is available to domestic students only. It suits engineers and technical professionals seeking focused graduate-level training in nuclear power plant design without committing to a full master's degree.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.70 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in engineering, science or mathematics, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution, with a minimum overall academic standing of a B- (GPA of 2.7 on a 4.3 scale, or 70 to 72 per cent). This program is available to domestic students only.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Ontario Tech University

“Challenge, Innovate, Connect”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 2002
Students: 14,000
THE rank: #801-1000
Programs: 142
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Nuclear Design Engineering award?

Ontario Tech University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Nuclear Design Engineering take?

The programme runs for 8 months.

Can PGDip in Nuclear Design Engineering be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Ontario Tech University.

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