The discipline of Nuclear Science and Technology was granted the authorization points for doctoral degree in the first-tier discipline of Nuclear Science and Technology in 2010.

Degrees and their abbreviations:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

For doctoral students, there are available, 2 first-level disciplines:

1.Nuclear Science and Technology

2.Energy and Power

Main Research Fields:

1.Nuclear Safety and Simulation

2.Nuclear Power Device Performance and Device

3.Nuclear Reactor Thermal-hydraulic  

4.Nuclear Reactor Physics

5.Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technology

6.Radioactive Waste Reprocessing Technology

7.Radiation Application and Detection Technology

8.Radiation Protection and Environmental Protection Technology