Master of Science in (Nuclear Safety, Security & Control)

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.

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 ( 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

Learning Fees (Details)

-Local Student

-International Student

Contact Us

Centre for Shaping Advanced & Professional Education (UKMSHAPE)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi Selangor

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Monday – Thursday
8.00 am – 1.00 pm
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Friday
8.00 am – 12.15 pm
2.45 pm – 5.00 pm

Counter Operation Hour

Monday – Thursday
8.15 am – 12.45 pm
2.15 pm – 4.45 pm

Friday
8.15 am -12.00 pm
3.00 pm -4.45 pm

Saturday & Sunday
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