Graduate & Professional Programs, Energy Systems & Nuclear Science, Ontario Tech University

With ten operating nuclear generating units and a variety of companies in the energy business located in close proximity, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's location in the Durham Region is particularly advantageous for graduate students interested in pursuing a rewarding and challenging career in energy systems and nuclear science. Graduate students in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science have the opportunity to conduct innovative research, analyze data and apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. Students benefit from the university's technology-enriched learning environment, which includes computer simulation of nuclear, fossil and alternative energy plants. Our professors are leading global experts in their fields who challenge students to push the boundaries of their knowledge and prepare them to successfully enter the workforce in a growing and important industry sector. Faculty research interests include:• Biological effects of tritium and low-energy X-rays;• Electrochemical and corrosion effects;• Health and medical physics;• Human machine interface and uncertainty analysis;• Environmental effects of radiation;• Nuclear power plant design and simulation;• Nuclear reactor design and safety analysis;• Radiation biophysics and dosimetry;• Radioactive waste management; and• Safety-critical digital instrumentation and control systems.We offer graduate programs in Nuclear Engineering:• Master of Applied Science;• Master of Engineering; and• Doctor of Philosophy.As well as the following Graduate Diplomas:• Nuclear Design Engineering;• Nuclear Technology - Fuel, Materials and Chemistry;• Nuclear Technology - Health Physics;• Nuclear Technology - Operation and Maintenance;• Nuclear Technology - Radiological Applications;• Nuclear Technology - Reactor Systems; and• Nuclear Technology - Safety, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.For more information, please visit: https://nuclear.uoit.ca/graduate/