Reactor Engineering
Power the World with Innovation
The reactor engineering option focuses on the design, analysis, and operation of nuclear fission reactor systems. You’ll learn how to apply principles of physics, thermodynamics, and materials science to ensure the safe and efficient generation of nuclear energy.
This transcript-visible option prepares you for a career advancing next-generation reactor technologies — from sustainable energy solutions to innovations that shape the global nuclear industry.
Check out the option course list in the Oregon State Catalog:
Fun Fact
Call it whatever you want – a concentration, a focus area, a specialization… when it’s visible on your transcript, we call it a degree option.
What's the difference between a focus area and an option?
This article explains which specializations are available across different engineering programs and highlights the benefits of pursuing a specialization within your field of study.