Nuclear Engineering
In the current global energy context, nuclear energy will be a significant part of electricity generation in many countries. In the very near future, the nuclear industry will require a large number of engineers with diverse profiles and solid knowledge of nuclear power plant operations. This growing demand for qualified professionals stems from both the construction of new plants in many countries and the long-term operation of existing nuclear plants, which are experiencing an aging workforce.
The Nuclear Engineering specialty prepares you to hold positions of responsibility within the nuclear industry sector. You will receive training that includes: fundamentals of nuclear physics; fundamentals of radiation interaction with matter; nuclear reactor physics; thermal-hydraulics of nuclear plants; in-depth knowledge of the systems and components of a pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant (the type of reactor we have in Catalonia and the most widely used worldwide); basic knowledge of structural materials used in nuclear reactors and the effects they may suffer from the combined action of radiation, water chemistry, pressure, and temperature; fundamentals of radiation detectors; fundamentals of radiological protection; a holistic and detailed view of the nuclear fuel cycle; and finally, considerations on the environmental impact of nuclear energy. All subjects include aspects related to data science.
How you will learn
The specialty is taught entirely in English, as the 5 subjects that comprise it are also part of the Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering at ETSEIB.
You will learn through active teaching methodologies and teamwork, which integrate assessment activities into the learning process itself. The subjects combine theoretical classes, practical sessions, self-guided study, the use of calculation codes, and laboratory practices, with high participation from external industry professionals when the subject matter requires it.
A significant part of the training is carried out through project-based learning (PBL), which involves solving a complex combined problem by working primarily in small cooperative groups.
The general learning approach allows students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate the transition into the professional world.
Career opportunities
The general profile of the degree prepares you to perform the functions of:
- Project Engineer, Technical Consultant, Process Analyst, Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, R&D Engineer, Innovation Coordinator, Technical Auditor, Technical Sales Engineer, Quality Manager.
The work areas of the specialty include:
- Industrial maintenance, Fluid mechanics, Process control, SCADA systems, Anti-seismic design, Energy management, Energy transition, Applied thermodynamics, Nuclear power plants, Radiation protection, Reactor physics, Nuclear fuel design, Nuclear process simulation, Nuclear safety, Radioactive waste management, Medical devices, Medical imaging, Logistics and supply chain, Industrial quality, Industrial optimization, Project management, Data engineering.
The skills you will acquire in this degree and specialization will help you become a complete professional, prepared to lead and innovate in the industry of the future.
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