Objectives

Acquire the basic scientific knowledge relative to nuclear technologies, necessary for understanding their utility and danger in medical applications.

Develop competences in beams production and qualification.

Master the operational techniques and strategies for the management of a project in nuclear medicine. Implement appropriate solutions through projects in/with industry.

Develop competences in radioprotection and nuclear waste management in the medical environment.

Build contacts with a large number of international key players in the field.

Develop an awareness of societal considerations related to nuclear medicine.

Job opportunities

• Project engineer related to medical installations.
• Safety engineer in medical installations.
• Operation engineer of medical installations (radiology equipments, accelerators…).
• Research scientist and development engineer for medical installations.

Course structure

The Master of Science  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 thaught in French 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
• Radioprotection
• Physico-Chemistry of Environment
• Introduction to Nuclear Technology
• Nuclear Reactions and Radiations
• Mathematical Tools and Computer Simulation
• Dosimetry
• Medical Imaging Techniques

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