Master of Science (Nuclear Safety, Security & Control)
MQA/PSA16739
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.
Entry Requirement
- 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.
Course Structure
| Semester | Code & Name Course |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 Â ( 18 Credits) | STPD 6024 Research Methodology |
| STSN 6042Â Radiation Effects, Safety and Radiation Protection | |
| STSN 6153Â International and National Legal Framework for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard | |
| STSN 6023Â Basic Concepts and Principles in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard | |
| STSN 6082Â Practical I | |
| STSN 6152Â Nuclear Reactor Safety | |
| STSN 6972Â Research Project I | |
| Semester 2 ( 20 Credits) |
STSN 6113Â Uses of Nuclear Security and Safeguard |
| STSN 6193Â Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities | |
| STSN 6182Â Control and Accounting of Nuclear Materials for Safeguard and Security PurposesSTSN6183Â Nuclear Forensics | |
| STSN 6342Â Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response | |
| STSN 6282Â Nuclear Securities Management | |
| STSN 6382Â Practical II | |
| STSN 6283Â Nuclear Securities for Materials Outside Legal Control | |
| Semester 3 Â ( 10 Credits) |
STSN 6352Â Cyber Security |
| STSN 6062Â Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste Management | |
| STSN 6976Â Research Project II |
Learning Fees (Details)
-Local Student
-International Student
Contact Us
- Coordinator FST
- Dr. Aznan Fazli Ismail
- aznan@ukm.edu.my
- 03 8921 3919 / 019 2125142
- UKMShape
- En. Muhamad Aizat Mohd Azmi
- 03 8927 2126 / 013 244 1247
- En. Syahir Hazmi Samsudin
- 017 250 2034
- flexed@ukm.edu.my
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