As countries around the world continue to push towards a net-zero future, innovations in nuclear energy will help meet the growing demand for cleaner energy. Nuclear energy is an important component of the global energy mix, powering communities, remote sites on earth and space exploration.
This certificate will enable students to gain an interdisciplinary understanding of nuclear systems, from new innovations, such as fusion technology and small modular reactors (SMR), that are transforming the energy sector, to addressing current concerns regarding safety and the environment.
The first course (CHE 566H1) offers a cross-functional introduction to nuclear technology, and from there, students can pursue courses in thermo-mechanical design, the neutronic design and analysis of nuclear fission, and the basic physics of fusion.
Eligibility
This certificate is open to any student completing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.
Enrolment
Students can self-enrol in this program on ACORN (Enrol and Manage tab) using the program code at the top of this page. Students who complete the requirements of the certificate will receive a notation on their transcript upon graduation.
Requirements
The requirements for a Nuclear Engineering Certificate in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are the successful completion of the following courses:
- CHE 566H1: Elements in Nuclear Engineering
And two of the following courses:
- MIE 407H1: Nuclear Reactor Theory & Design
- MIE 408H1: Thermal and Machine Design of Nuclear Power Reactors
- CHE 568H1: Nuclear Engineering
- AER 507H1: Introduction to Fusion Energy
Notes
If a student is pursuing both the Nuclear Engineering Certificate and the Sustainable Energy Minor, the courses listed above can only be counted towards either the certificate or the minor, not both.