Nuclear Physics and Technology

Program Overview

The bachelor programme “Nuclear Science and Technology” (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) is realized in Tomsk Polytechnic University in the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering for international students representing the countries – partners of the Russian State Corporation Company “Rosatom”. The aim of the Programme is to train highly qualified graduates who possess a set of competencies required to perform professional activities in the fields related to nuclear power engineering.

Program Dеscription

The target program provides its graduates with the deep expertise and skills required to perform successfully in an area related to nuclear power facilities operation. In general, graduates are expected to lead engineering careers in industry, education, government or go on to study for a master degree.

One of the remarkable features of the program is TPU being one of the State Atomic Energy Corporation “Rosatom” core universities, which provides its international students with a unique opportunity to conduct research at the premises of its own only-in-Russia university research and training reactor.

Another important characteristic of the Program is that admitted students have an opportunity to complete industrial internship at the premises of the Rosatom enterprises, which enables graduates to apply the obtained knowledge and skills in practice. Therefore, graduates in the field of nuclear physics and technology are in high demand all over the world.

Core courses

Physical Foundations of Materials Science
Modern Technologies of Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Quantum Laws of Nuclear Physics
Thermohydraulics in Nuclear Reactors
Mathematical Modeling of Physical Processes
Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer
Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Materials of Nuclear Power Facilities
Special Laboratory Practicum

Learning outcomes

By the end of the study, graduates are expected to:

apply deep mathematical, scientific, socio-economic and professional knowledge to conduct theoretical and experimental research in the nuclear power engineering field;
plan and carry out analytic, modeling and experimental research in the nuclear fields based on the latest achievements of science and technology;
assess the prospects of the development of nuclear industry, analyze radiation risks and scenarios of potential accidents, develop measures to reduce risks and ensure nuclear and radiation safety in compliance with international laws and regulations, as well as make expert decisions;
use information technology in the development of new nuclear facilities, materials and devices;
perform reasonable selection, calculation and design of nuclear reactor components and devices for various purposes;
analyze the processes of fluid and gas dynamics occurring in nuclear facilities using the computer modelling methods;
develop methods for using nuclear power, plasma, laser, microwave installations, electronic, neutron and proton beams to solve professional tasks related to technical, technological and medical applications of nuclear power;
operate nuclear power plant technological equipment;
acquire practical working experience at the nuclear research reactor.

Career oproryunities

Graduates from the TPU develop careers in science and research, and industry.

Career fields and types of organizations:

National nuclear power plants
National regulatory bodies
Nuclear educational institutions

Positions:

Engineer
Teacher-researcher

Internships: TPU’ premises (nuclear research reactor, laboratory facilities), ROSATOM enterprises and other options available.

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