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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Nuclear Technology (Graduate diploma)

Program details

Faculty
Engineering and Applied Science

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September or January

Length
Approximately eight months, based on full-time study

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

Program format
Course-based, four courses total

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Overview

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Six graduate diplomas in Nuclear Technology are offered based on areas of sub-specialization within the fields of Nuclear Power and Radiological and Health Physics.

The graduate diplomas in Nuclear Technology have been designed to accommodate the needs of personnel working in the nuclear industry, and to promote an orientation toward lifelong learning as students may choose to complete a number of these diplomas over the course of their careers. Students in the graduate diploma programs will upgrade their knowledge and skills to position themselves for transfer and/or advancement within their industry. Graduate diplomas are offered in the following areas:

Fuel, materials and chemistry
Health physics
Operation and maintenance
Radiological applications
Reactor systems
Safety, licensing and regulatory affairs

To earn a graduate diploma, students are required to complete four courses that are relevant to one of the six areas of specialization.

Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in engineering, science or mathematics, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A minimum B-minus average (GPA: 2.7 on a 4.3 scale or 70 to 72 per cent).

Please note: This program is available for domestic students only.

Required supporting documents:

Please see the checklist of required documents for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See English language proficiency for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see application deadlines for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See application process and requirements for step-by-step instructions.

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Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

Program details

Faculty
Engineering and Applied Science

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September or January

Length
Approximately eight months, based on full-time study

Program load
Full-time
Part-time

Program format
Course-based, four courses total

Apply now

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Sample courses:

Advanced Optimization
Advanced Process Control Systems
Aerosol Mechanics
Introduction to Nuclear Security
Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Applications
Nuclear Plant Control Systems
Project Management for Nuclear Engineers
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the Graduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue.

Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Fuel, Materials and Chemistry

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Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Health Physics

Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Operation and Maintenance

Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Radiological Applications

Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Reactor Systems

Nuclear Technology, Graduate Diploma - Safety, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Applicants to professional or course-based programs are not normally considered for internal funding sources such as entrance scholarships, minimum funding packages, teaching assistantships, research assistantships or graduate research assistantships.

While external scholarships and awards for graduate students who fall under the above criteria are often limited, we encourage you to explore some of the external scholarship databases available for possible funding opportunities.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see tuition and fees.

Contact the program:

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
905.721.8668 ext. 2988
grad.engineering@ontariotechu.ca

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209
gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca