Master of Science (Nuclear Safety, Security & Control)

MQA/PSA16739

Intakes

Mac / September

Duration

2 Years /
4 Semester

Study Mode

Coursework

Campus

UKM Bangi
Introduction

This course covers introduction to national and regional systems for nuclear safety, physical protection of nuclear materials and facilities, detection and response, principles of nuclear safeguards, nuclear material accountancy, integrated safeguards, containment and surveillance, satellite monitoring and international law.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, from any institution of higher learning  recognized by the UKM Senate; or
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 – 2.49 or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years working experience or research project in a relevant field. Proof of the working experience of a foreign candidate should be acknowledged by the embassy of the respective country; or
    • Fulfil Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL A) for local candidates only:
        • should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application; and
        • possess at least STPM or diploma in a relevant field or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the UKM Senate; and
        • possess a certificate of MQA APEL with MQF Level 7
    • An international student shall obtain minimum results of TOEFL iBT score 46 / IELTS band 5.5 / CEFR band B2 / MUET band 3 (An international student who comes from a country where English is the official language, or who has obtained academic qualifications from any institution of higher learning that uses English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from the requirement for TOEFL / IELTS / MUET); and
    • Fulfill other requirements prescribed by the UKM Senate from time to time.
Semester Code & Name Course
Semester 1  ( 18 Credits) STPD 6024 Research Methodology
STSN 6042  Radiation Effects, Safety and Radiation Protection
STSN 6153  International and National Legal Framework for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard
STSN 6023  Basic Concepts and Principles in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard
STSN 6082  Practical I
STSN 6152  Nuclear Reactor Safety
STSN 6972  Research Project I
Semester 2
( 20 Credits)		 STSN 6113  Uses of Nuclear Security and Safeguard
STSN 6193  Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities
STSN 6182  Control and Accounting of Nuclear Materials for Safeguard and Security PurposesSTSN6183  Nuclear Forensics
STSN 6342  Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response
STSN 6282  Nuclear Securities Management
STSN 6382  Practical II
STSN 6283  Nuclear Securities for Materials Outside Legal Control
Semester 3
 ( 10 Credits)		 STSN 6352  Cyber Security
STSN 6062  Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste Management
STSN 6976  Research Project II
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