Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

Academic Statement of Purpose: The academic statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how this graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. Personal Statement: The Personal Statement should contain your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. NERS allows 2 single-spaced pages in length and the 500-word limit does not apply. Resume. GRE scores are no longer included in the admissions process for Rackham’s doctoral programs as of the 2022–2023 admissions cycle. GRE scores are optional for MS applicants. Three letters of Recommendation. Transcripts: Applicants who are attending or graduated from a U.S. institution: You are only required to upload electronic versions of your transcript(s) with the online application. If you are admitted to NERS, official copies will be required by the Rackham Graduate School. Detailed instructions regarding how to submit transcripts are HERE. Applicants that are attending or graduated from a Non-U.S. Institution: Submit required documents from each institution attended including non-degree and study abroad in two steps: Submitting transcripts with the Online Application: Applicants upload a copy of their official transcript/academic record to the online application. Sending official transcripts to the Rackham Graduate School: Please read HERE for detailed instructions regarding how to submit transcripts. Note: official transcripts, certificates, and diplomas must include the original language, in addition to an English translation.