Curriculum

After completion of the M.Sc. programme in Nuclear Engineering, the graduate

· Understands the concepts of safety, security, safeguard, and sustainability in the context of nuclear engineering and understands nuclear engineering related societal issues.
· Is able to utilise different numerical methods of reactor physics and thermal hydraulic safety analysis.
· Understands the nuclear fuel cycle.
· Understands and is able to explain the design principles of nuclear reactors, nuclear steam supply systems and safety systems.
· Understands protection against ionizing radiation.
· Can apply and develop mathematical models to solve energy technological problems.
· Is able to manage and organize both national and international projects.
· Can design energy technology related equipment, plants, processes and systems.
· Is able to communicate and act in academic and research environments.
· Can work as specialist in energy technology.

Facts

• This is a Master of Science in Technology (M.Sc. Tech.), (Diplomi-insinööri in Finnish) degree
• Higher university degree gives eligibility to apply for scientific doctoral studies
• Extent 120 ECTS credits
• Duration two years, full-time studies of 60 ECTS per academic year.

Degree Structure

The Master's degree (120 ECTS) consists of core studies, specialisation studies, minor studies and elective studies. The specialisation studies include a Master's Thesis and a seminar.

The extent of the minor studies is a min. of 20 ECTS cr. The following minors are recommended for the M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering:
SADREE Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
EnDMES Modelling of Energy Systems
LESSoFinnish Study Finnish - Live and Work in Finland (for non-Finnish students only).