Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering

Ontario Tech University

The Master's programs in Nuclear Engineering encompass the nuclear power industry, from fuel manufacture to radioactive waste disposal, and the many and varied applications of radiation in industrial and medical disciplines.The Master's programs in Nuclear Engineering prepare graduates to be competent in a wide range of disciplines that impinge on the safe and reliable operation of the many and varied systems that comprise radiological equipment, nuclear power plants and related facilities. Graduates will understand the complex interrelationships between humans, non-human biota, and the physical, chemical, economic and social components of the environment. The program provides the depth and breadth of knowledge necessary for practicing professionals in nuclear engineering. Typical workplace activities of Nuclear Engineering graduates include fundamental and applied research, design and development of new equipment, systems and procedures, maintenance and modifications, commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and complete facilities, operation, analysis and regulatory affairs.