Navy Nuclear Power School
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Navy Nuclear Power School

Navy Nuclear Power School

Training the future of naval nuclear propulsion: Knowledge, Integrity, Excellence.

1260 Snow Pointe Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29445, USA

About Navy Nuclear Power School

The Nuclear Power School (NPS) is a rigorous technical training institution operated by the United States Navy, located in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Its primary mission is to train officer and enlisted students in the foundational science and engineering principles critical to the design, safe operation, and meticulous maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Widely recognized as one of the most academically demanding programs within the U.S. military, NPS maintains exceptionally high academic standards across all subjects. Students are immersed in an intensive curriculum, typically spending 40-45 hours per week in classroom instruction, supplemented by an additional 10-25 hours of self-study. The school serves as a cornerstone in the Navy's pipeline for preparing personnel, including enlisted sailors, officers, and civilian contractors, for specialized roles aboard nuclear-powered surface ships and submarines. The 24-week program covers core areas such as Physics, Chemistry, Algebra and Calculus, Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics, Reactor Theory, Mechanical and Electrical Systems Design, and Radiological Controls and Health Physics. NPS is situated within the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) on Joint Base Charleston.
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Nuclear Power School
Technical Training

The Nuclear Power School (NPS) in Goose Creek, South Carolina, trains enlisted sailors, officers, and civilians for operating and maintaining nuclear power plants on U.S. Navy ships and submarines. The program is academically demanding, covering mathematics, physics, reactor principles, and more.

Approximately 6 months (Nuclear Field 'A' School) + 6 months (Power School) + 6 months (on the job training)
English
Tuition is covered by the U.S. Navy for eligible personnel.
Deadline: N/A - Admission is through the U.S. Navy.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST)
Bachelor

Thomas Edison State University offers a BSAST degree designed for graduates of the U.S. Navy nuclear power program, accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET. This program recognizes the extensive training received in the Navy and provides a pathway to a bachelor's degree.

Varies based on prior learning and transfer credits.
English
Varies depending on the number of credits required and residency status. Contact Thomas Edison State University for details.
Deadline: Check the Thomas Edison State University website for specific deadlines.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Bachelor

Old Dominion University's Batten College of Engineering & Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology accredited by TAC of ABET. This program is designed for graduates of the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School.

Varies based on prior learning and transfer credits.
English
Varies depending on the number of credits required and residency status. Contact Old Dominion University for details.
Deadline: Check the Old Dominion University website for specific deadlines.
Bachelor of Science Nuclear Engineering Technology
Bachelor

Excelsior University School of Business and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology accredited by TAC of ABET. The Nuclear Engineering Technology Option of the Mechanical Engineering Technology major is a special program available to graduates of the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School.

Varies based on prior learning and transfer credits
English
Varies depending on the number of credits required. Contact Excelsior University for details.
Deadline: Check the Excelsior University website for specific deadlines.

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While the Nuclear Power School itself is a military technical training institution and not a degree-granting university with typical institutional accreditation, its challenging curriculum is recognized by various educational institutions. For instance, graduates of the U.S. Navy nuclear power program can leverage their training to pursue Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST) degrees from Thomas Edison State University or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degrees from Old Dominion University, both of which are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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Requirements
Admission to the Nuclear Power School is part of the U.S. Navy's nuclear power training pipeline. Enlisted personnel typically first attend Nuclear Field "A" School. Officers and certain civilian contractors generally enter the program with an existing college degree. Specific acceptance rates and application deadlines are not publicly available as it is an internal military training program.

Navy Nuclear Power School Academic FAQ

Navy Nuclear Power School is Training the future of naval nuclear propulsion: Knowledge, Integrity, Excellence.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Admission to the Nuclear Power School is part of the U.S. Navy's nuclear power training pipeline. Enlisted personnel typically first attend Nuclear Field "A" School. Officers and certain civilian cont....

Navy Nuclear Power School provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Nuclear Power School, Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST), Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science Nuclear Engineering Technology.

Navy Nuclear Power School is situated in Goose Creek, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Navy Nuclear Power School holds accreditations from: While the Nuclear Power School itself is a military technical training institution and not a degree-granting university with typical institutional accreditation, its challenging curriculum is recognized by various educational institutions. For instance, graduates of the U.S. Navy nuclear power program can leverage their training to pursue Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST) degrees from Thomas Edison State University or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degrees from Old Dominion University, both of which are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)..