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2020-2021 Graduate Academic Calendar 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

Nuclear Engineering, MEng - Graduate Research Project option


Degree requirements for the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Nuclear Engineering are listed below. For general program information, admission requirements, graduate faculty lists and/or details on part-time options, see Nuclear Engineering and Technology .

Program description


The objective of the MEng program is to provide the opportunity for engineers in industry to upgrade and expand their skills, including developing research skills. Graduates of the program will be able to use what they have learned in a variety of applications in industry, government and academia. All MEng students are required to engage in research activities as part of projects in many of the courses.

Degree requirements


For the graduate research project option, students must complete seven courses worth a total of 21 credits and a graduate research project worth nine credits. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students have the opportunity to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout their program of study. The chosen topic is dependent on the area of specialization of the student, using resources normally available on campus. Students are required to write a report and give a presentation on their completed project.

Additional requirements


Students may take no more than one third of their courses from the undergraduate courses listed or other 4000-level courses specifically approved by the graduate program director, provided the students did not take similar courses during their undergraduate degree programs.

Students must take at least half of their graduate courses from the list of NUCL 5000-level graduate courses. Courses that are not listed but offered by other faculties at the university can only be taken for credit if first approved by the graduate program director. Courses offered by other universities can only be taken for credit if approved by the graduate program director.

Courses are offered on the basis of demand with the expectation that courses will be offered at a minimum of once every two years.

Course listing


Core graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science


Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering courses available for credit towards a graduate program in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science


  • NUCL 4510 - Nuclear Plant Chemistry
  • NUCL 4610 - Corrosion for Engineers
  • ENGR 4620 - Radioactive Waste Management Design
  • NUCL 4640 - Nuclear Plant Operations
  • ENGR 4660 - Risk Analysis Methods
  • NUCL 4670 - Shielding Design
  • NUCL 4680 - Nuclear Materials
  • NUCL 4700 - Nuclear Plant Design and Simulation
  • ENGR 4730 - Reactor Control
  • NUCL 4780 - Nuclear Reactor Design
  • NUCL 4810 - Nuclear Fuel Cycles
  • NUCL 4880 - Principles of Fusion Energy

Undergraduate Health Physics and Radiation Science courses available for credit towards a graduate program in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science


  • RADI 4220 - Radiation Biophysics and Dosimetry
  • RADI 4430 - Industrial Applications of Radiation Techniques
  • RADI 4440 - Radioisotopes and Radiation Machines
  • RADI 4550 - Radiation Detection and Measurement

Note:


Course descriptions for the undergraduate courses listed above can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue.