We offer two part-time programs for working professionals in the nuclear industry:

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) – Complete 10 courses in five years, or 8 courses plus an Engineering Project.

Diploma Program – Complete 4 courses in three years.

Both programs share the same high-quality courses and instructors — the difference is in how far you want to take your studies.

Four courses are compulsory for both the M.Eng. and Diploma:

1. UN 0502 – Nuclear Plant Systems and Operations
2. UN 0802 – Nuclear Reactor Analysis
3. UN 0803 – Nuclear Reactor Safety Design
4. UN 0804 – Nuclear Reactor Heat Transport System Design

💡 Tip: These are usually offered every other year — plan your schedule early.

Available only in the M.Eng. program, the Engineering Project lets you tackle a real-world, industry-relevant challenge.

✔ Can be completed at your workplace (with approval)
✔ Requires both an industrial and an academic supervisor
✔ Counts as two courses
✔ Best started after five courses
✔ Completed over two terms

Funding: UNENE doesn’t provide funding, but many students get employer support — especially if the project benefits the organization.

Each course includes about 40 hours of lectures, usually held after work or on weekends.

Plan for 2–3 times that amount for studying, assignments, and projects.

Grading varies by professor but usually includes a mix of assignments, projects, tests, and exams.

You must earn at least a B- to pass.

If you fail:

• Your case is reviewed by the Programme Director
• One retake may be allowed if performance is otherwise good
• Two failures mean removal from the program

Yes, but you must drop it before the second weekend of classes. After that, it will count as an attempt.

Missing one weekend means missing 25% of the course.

If you can’t attend, let your professor know in advance and review the recorded lecture using Distance Education tools

M.Eng. – Apply through McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Ontario Tech, or Queen’s.
Diploma – Apply through McMaster or Ontario Tech.

Requirements:

• Honours degree in engineering, science, or math (B average preferred)
• Academic references (or qualified professional references if needed)
• Proof of English proficiency if applicable (TOEFL, MELAB, or equivalent)

$2,250 per course + incidental fees (varies by university)

UNENE doesn’t offer scholarships, but many employers cover tuition if the course is passed.

In-person: Durham College – Whitby Campus, over four alternate weekends.

Distance Education:

• Live via Zoom (Canvas?)
• Recordings available
• One in-person weekend + final exam required
• GTA students are expected to attend all weekends in person

Very serious. Graduate students are held to a high standard.

Violations can lead to course failure or removal from the program.

Some universities require Academic Integrity and Accessibility training; if not, UNENE provides its own mini-course. [Is this accurate? Create a web page for the UNENE Academic Integrity Policy and link from here]

Yes, mid-program transfers are allowed and your completed courses count.

After graduation, you can’t transfer credits between programs (no “double-dipping”).