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MSc in Nuclear Engineering

About the Program

The Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (MSc NUCE) was established to support the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy program. Education in Nuclear Engineering is of paramount importance for the safe construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of nuclear reactors. The MSc NUCE targets students with various backgrounds, such as graduates of Mechanical, Nuclear or Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Mathematics or other pertinent specializations. The program starts with common core courses that cover essential nuclear engineering topics, followed by a selection of specialization tracks that prepare students for project/thesis work and broaden their expertise in specific areas of nuclear technology. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a field trip component, which consists of carrying out a series of nuclear reactor experiments to consolidate theory lessons given in class as well as visiting selected nuclear facilities to gain an overall appreciation of nuclear energy technology. By necessity, the field trips will be undertaken overseas until such time that nuclear laboratories and facilities are available in the UAE. Applicants with insufficient prior academic background may be conditionally admitted and assigned remedial undergraduate courses.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the MSc in Nuclear Engineering program are to produce graduates who:

  1. Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields.
  2. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.
  3. Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools.

Learning Outcomes

MSc in Nuclear Engineering graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve advanced Nuclear Engineering problems through the application of modern tools and techniques and advanced knowledge of mathematics and engineering science.
  2. Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues and demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in the field of Nuclear Engineering.
  3. Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze, interpret data and make decisions.
  4. Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization, document and defend the research results.
  5. Function on teams in design, analysis and/or safety and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  6. Understand legal, professional, regulatory and ethical responsibilities.