MSc Nuclear engineering / track advanced nuclear waste management

NE/NEPIA Nuclear Energy Production & Industrial Applications specializes in nuclear sciences applications including energy production (power reactors) and industrial applications (particles beams technology, instrumentation,.....). A particular focus is put on the safety and radioprotection, to be considered in the management of a large project in this field.

NEPIA Objectives

• Acquire basic knowledge necessary for understanding nuclear energy production (power reactors) and industrial applications, e.g. accelerators, cyclotrons...
• Develop competences in reactor operation, maintenance and safety issues including radioprotection.
• Develop competences in particles beams production and qualification.
• Develop competences in nuclear radiations applications: instrumentation, non destructive control, security...
• Develop an awareness of societal considerations related to nuclear energy production.
• Take into account societal issues related to nuclear energy production.

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering by Abdesselam Abdelouas

Abdesselam Abdelouas is a professor in radiochemistry at IMT Atlantique, working in the Subatech department.

Course structure

The Master of Science NE/NEPIA starts in September and is divided into 4 semesters:

• - MSc year 1 : 2 academic semesters in Nantes campus
• - MSc year 2 : 1 academic semester for specialization in Nantes campus + 6 months Master Thesis in industry or research laboratory.

Scientific and technical modules:

• * Physics of Ionizing Radiation
• * Introduction to Nuclear modeling
• * Introduction to Neutron physics
• * Safety and Radioprotection
• * Physico-Chemistry of Environment
• * Introduction to Nuclear Technology
• * Basics for reactors
• * Dismantlement and Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations
• * Nuclear materials
• * Operation & maintenance

Management modules:

• * Nuclear: Management, Safety and Society
• * Energy mix and energetic transition
• * Environmental Management and Strategy of sustainability

Company visits

Scientific seminars

Technical projects

Generic methods for Engineers

French language & culture

Professional coaching (Student centred process of reflection on competencies and professional objectives)

6-month MSc thesis in Industry or research lab