European Master of Science in Radioecology
Dept. of Academic AffairsWhy study Radioecology?
- There is an urgent need of university trained candidates within nuclear sciences, including radioecology.
- Radioecology is a key research area ranging from nuclear sources to impact and risk assessments and radiation protection.
- Interested in solving environmental challengers due to the nuclear industry and waste management.
European Master of Science in Radioecology
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Study programme structure
The first year provides basic course modules as well as the initiating of the research project; the second year is dedicated to experiments, data, collection and analysis, i.e. finalizing the master thesis.
The course modules will be held at UMB with support from collaborating European universities. Course modules will be presented by highly competent Norwegian and European teachers.
Compulsory courses:
• Master thesis/ Research project (60 credits)
• Accessing risk to man and environment, Ethics
• Project Management and Research Methods
• Radioecology - Behaviour of radionuclides in the Environment
• Radiation and radiochemistry
Contents of the programme
In a diverse learning process, you will gain knowledge about radioecology; behaviour of radionuclides in the environment, as well as impact and risk assessment based on radiochemistry and radiation protection, the nuclear industry and waste management, project management and research methods.
Skills in these areas are required not only to deal with currently installed nuclear capacity and decommissioned facilities, but also to meet the needs presented by likely new build nuclear installations.
The teaching
Your learning will be based on lectures, laboratory work, group work, real-life case studies and thematic thesis with interdisciplinary approach, and through reflection on links between real-life situations and theory.
What can you use this qualification for?
A wide range of positions related to authorities responsible for the national legislation and the nuclear energy industry e.g., within ministries, directories, governments, services, development projects, technical support and consultancy, management, environmental protection, as well as within institutions responsible for research and education.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or equivalent education in any field relevant to the environment (e.g. chemistry, ecology, biology, resource management, agriculture, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, geography etc.), but with background in inorganic chemistry.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
Average of C to be qualified.
For further information
• Information about application and general questions about the study:
Students Information Office (SiT) P.O.Box 5003, 1432 Aas, Norway
phone: +47 94 96 61 00
e-mail: opptak@umb.no
internett: http://www.umb.no/sit
• More information about the courses:
Study Coordinator Ingrid F. Bugge
phone: +47 64 96 55 25
Updated: 11.12.12
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
PO Box: 5003, N-1432 Ås
Phone: (+47) 64 96 61 00
Fax: (+47) 64 94 75 05
E-mail: opptak@umb.no
PO Box: 5003, N-1432 Ås
Phone: (+47) 64 96 61 00
Fax: (+47) 64 94 75 05
E-mail: opptak@umb.no