OVERVIEW
STRUCTURE
Course Description
STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS
Study Plan
OVERVIEW
The degree of Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (MSc in NUCE) is awarded by Khalifa University of Science and Technology for successfully completing the requirements of a program of study which includes taught courses as well as thesis. The thesis is an independent investigation of specialized areas within the general field of Nuclear Engineering and associated disciplines. The MSc in NUCE gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of NUCE and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.
Career Opportunities
The Program is aimed to provide MSc. students with deep knowledge and specialization in nuclear engineering and enables them to relate nuclear engineering theory to practice. The Nuclear Engineering MSc. program is intended to equip graduates with design, problem solving and research skills in nuclear engineering concentration which will prepare them for careers as nuclear engineering professionals. Graduates of this MSc who join industry following the completion of the program would have acquired the advanced level of knowledge that would help them make their particular industries, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), and Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), more productive. Graduates also go through rigorous training and research experience to enable them to pursue their studies at PhD level.
GOALS
The educational goals (objectives) of the MSc in Nuclear Engineering program are to produce graduates who:
- Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields.
- Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative,
- Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student graduating with the MSc in Nuclear Engineering will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve advanced Nuclear Engineering problems through the application of advanced knowledge of mathematics and engineering science.
- Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues and demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in the field of Nuclear Engineering.
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze, interpret data and make decisions.
- Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization and document and defend the research results.
- Function on teams in design, analysis and or/safety and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understand legal, professional, regulatory and ethical responsibilities.
STRUCTURE
Overall Program Structure
The MSc NUCE consists of a minimum 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 12 credit hours of Program Core courses, 9 credit hours of Elective courses, 9 credit hours of Master’s Thesis and a zero credit Research Methods course. The components of the program are summarized in the table below:
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Program Component
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Credits Hours
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Seminar in Research Methods
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0
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Program Core
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12
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Program Electives
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9
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Master’s Thesis
|
9
|
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Total
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30
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Course Description
STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS
Program Requirements
Students seeking the degree of MSc in Nuclear Engineering must successfully complete a minimum 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student’s Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods and the Master’s Thesis.
Program Core (12 Credit Hours)
Students must complete the core courses listed below.
CORE COURSES
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Seminar in Research Methods |
0 |
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Thermal Hydraulics in Nuclear Systems |
3 |
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Nuclear materials, Structural Integrity and Chemistry |
3 |
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Nuclear Reactor Theory |
3 |
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Radiation Measurement and Applications |
3 |
Program Electives and Concentrations (9 credit hours)
Students must select any three elective courses from the list below. Subject to approval of the Main Advisor, up to two elective courses (6 credit hours) can be taken from other MSc programs in the College of Engineering at KU.
Program Elective Courses
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Nuclear Systems Design and Analysis |
3 |
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Nuclear Safety and Probabilistic Safety |
3 |
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Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Safeguards |
3 |
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Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security |
3 |
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Nuclear Instrumentation and Control |
3 |
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Thermal Hydraulics Computations & Modelling |
3 |
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Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment |
3 |
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Radiation Damage and Nuclear Fuels |
3 |
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Advanced Core Physics for Light Water Reactors |
3 |
Master’s Thesis (minimum 9 credit hours)
Students must complete a Master’s Thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of nuclear engineering, under the direct supervision of a full-time faculty advisor from the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department, and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The outcome of research should demonstrate the synthesis of information into knowledge in a form that may be used by others. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination. Furthermore, the research should lead to publishable quality scholarly articles.
Thesis
Study Plan
Students must consult with their respective advisors on the courses that they will enroll in, the required pre-requisites, and the thesis topic selection. Full-time graduate students must register for 9 to 12 credits, including thesis credits, during a regular semester (Fall and Spring) and a maximum of 6 credits during a Summer term. In the case of part-time students, the credit load is normally 6 credits during a regular semester as well as the summer term.
Students can only register for thesis credits after successfully completing a minimum of 9 credits of the core courses of the master’s program they are enrolled in. It is to be noted that the minimum pass grade for graduate courses is a “C” letter grade. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog to learn about the graduate programs, the grading system, graduation requirements, and other pertinent matters.
