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| − | The expectations and requirements for the graduates holding the Master’s degree are higher than for the Bachelor’s degree. This is in terms of both the depth and the breadth. For example, the schematic for the Master’s degree is shown in Figure 4. | + | The expectations and requirements for the graduates holding the Master’s degree are higher than for the [[Bachelor’s degree]]. This is in terms of both the depth and the breadth. For example, the schematic for the Master’s degree is shown in Figure 4. |
[[File:ngt64_fig04.png|500px|thumbnail|right|FIG. 4. Master’s Degree schematic.]] | [[File:ngt64_fig04.png|500px|thumbnail|right|FIG. 4. Master’s Degree schematic.]] | ||
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The purpose of this diagram is to highlight the fact that at the Master’s level, the graduate should be able to integrate experimentation, computation and synthesis. This is key for the higher expectations of an individual holding the Master’s degree. | The purpose of this diagram is to highlight the fact that at the Master’s level, the graduate should be able to integrate experimentation, computation and synthesis. This is key for the higher expectations of an individual holding the Master’s degree. | ||
| − | As with the Bachelor’s degree, a more detailed listing for the Master’s is given below.. If the academic curricula stop at Bachelor level, the employer has to complement the education with training providing the competencies at Master level if his/her job responsibilities require Masters level capability. In all cases, students who will be employed in nuclear installations will have to undertake plant specific training, the scope and depth of that training is depending on the scope and quality of the degree programme. | + | As with the [[Bachelor’s degree]], a more detailed listing for the Master’s is given below.. If the academic [[Curriculum|curricula]] stop at Bachelor level, the employer has to complement the education with [[Training|training]] providing the competencies at Master level if his/her job responsibilities require Masters level capability. In all cases, students who will be employed in nuclear installations will have to undertake plant specific training, the scope and depth of that training is depending on the scope and quality of the degree programme. |
It should be noted that a student can take a Master’s of Nuclear Engineering course without holding a Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. For example, a Bachelor of Science in Physics or a Bachelor of Engineering (electrical, chemical etc.) could be sufficient to comply with the admission criteria. In that case, the Master programme has to provide these students with specialized courses covering core themes such as reactor physics, nuclear thermal hydraulics, nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear structural engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear power plants and radiation, while avoiding duplication for students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. The graduate with the qualification of Master of Nuclear Engineering for nuclear power plants must have the competencies shown below. | It should be noted that a student can take a Master’s of Nuclear Engineering course without holding a Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. For example, a Bachelor of Science in Physics or a Bachelor of Engineering (electrical, chemical etc.) could be sufficient to comply with the admission criteria. In that case, the Master programme has to provide these students with specialized courses covering core themes such as reactor physics, nuclear thermal hydraulics, nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear structural engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear power plants and radiation, while avoiding duplication for students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. The graduate with the qualification of Master of Nuclear Engineering for nuclear power plants must have the competencies shown below. | ||
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Definition
Master’s degree is An academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice Source: Nuclear engineering education: A competence-based approach in curricula development
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Competencies of graduates with a master of nuclear engineering
The expectations and requirements for the graduates holding the Master’s degree are higher than for the Bachelor’s degree. This is in terms of both the depth and the breadth. For example, the schematic for the Master’s degree is shown in Figure 4.
The purpose of this diagram is to highlight the fact that at the Master’s level, the graduate should be able to integrate experimentation, computation and synthesis. This is key for the higher expectations of an individual holding the Master’s degree.
As with the Bachelor’s degree, a more detailed listing for the Master’s is given below.. If the academic curricula stop at Bachelor level, the employer has to complement the education with training providing the competencies at Master level if his/her job responsibilities require Masters level capability. In all cases, students who will be employed in nuclear installations will have to undertake plant specific training, the scope and depth of that training is depending on the scope and quality of the degree programme.
It should be noted that a student can take a Master’s of Nuclear Engineering course without holding a Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. For example, a Bachelor of Science in Physics or a Bachelor of Engineering (electrical, chemical etc.) could be sufficient to comply with the admission criteria. In that case, the Master programme has to provide these students with specialized courses covering core themes such as reactor physics, nuclear thermal hydraulics, nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear structural engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear power plants and radiation, while avoiding duplication for students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. The graduate with the qualification of Master of Nuclear Engineering for nuclear power plants must have the competencies shown below.
General competencies
- MC-I Written and spoken English in professional and international settings, employing technically advanced terminology used in the nuclear power industry.
- MC-II Work collaboratively within a team and to exercise effective leadership of that team with good management skills while working towards a well-defined goal.
- MC-III Work independently, identify new directions, and demonstrate decision making capabilities within their sphere of expertise, and to have a commitment to professional development through their career.
Specific competencies
- MC-IV Understand thoroughly the basic and advanced laws of atomic and nuclear physics, chemistry and the relevant engineering sciences applicable to nuclear power plant technology.
- MC-V Be able to perform advanced mathematical analysis and numerical simulation of the various physics and engineering processes and systems in a nuclear power plant.
- MC-VI Understand data acquisition, storage and processing using recognized and accepted computer codes in the nuclear industry.
- MC-VII Be able to perform theoretical, numerical and experimental methodologies for analysis of thermo-physical processes.
- MC-VIII Use reactor experiments to characterize the basic physics in a nuclear reactor, by understanding and analysing the resulting data.
- MC-IX Understand nuclear power plant systems, with all the principal components.
- MC-X Design relevant systems by synthesizing the collective knowledge gained in all relevant disciplines.
- MC-XI Be committed to safety and understand safety culture.
- MC-XII Understand the regulatory process, the role of the regulator in nuclear power plant licensing and operation, and the main regulatory requirements for a nuclear power plant.
Source: Nuclear engineering education: A competence-based approach in curricula development
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