Master's Degree in Nuclear Technology
Analyze, design and implement business and nuclear energy cases with a systemic and interdisciplinary approach
In today's world, there is an almost unanimous societal demand for carbon-free and environmentally friendly electricity generation technologies. Among these, nuclear technology stands out and is receiving the support of the majority of governments worldwide. This trend is leading to a growing need for professionals in the nuclear sector on a global scale.
In response to this need, we offer the Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Nuclear Technology. This program is designed for postgraduates who aspire to shape their professional future in the nuclear sector. The Master's degree provides students with advanced knowledge of the main nuclear energy generation technologies. Its primary objective is to prepare professionals who will assume positions of responsibility in companies within the global nuclear industry. This includes both the existing reactor fleet that will operate in the long term and the new generation III+ and IV advanced design reactors.
Our exclusive program offers a comprehensive and advanced understanding of all aspects of nuclear technology. It provides an in-depth view of both the fuel cycle and the engineering of the systems that comprise nuclear facilities. Simultaneously, it lays a solid foundation in the fundamentals of operation, radiation protection, regulations, and nuclear safety.
Read +This program offers a comprehensive training experience that equips students with the necessary skills to excel in management roles. It imparts both theoretical and practical knowledge about organizational management, covering topics such as management systems, leadership, safety culture, and project management.
The Master's program aims to provide an experiential learning cycle. Students will embark on a gradual learning journey, starting with the establishment of a solid conceptual foundation. This is followed by the application of technology to various systems within a generation plant, and culminates in hands-on simulator training.
The inaugural edition of the program is set to commence in October 2025.
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Westinghouse Electric Company established in 1886, is a global enterprise with its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The company has a broad operational footprint, spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It specializes in providing nuclear power plant products and services to utilities worldwide. Its primary activities include the development, licensing, detailed engineering, project management, and component manufacturing of nuclear power plants. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive support for new nuclear power plant projects.
Why study the Máster en Tecnología Nuclear
Learn from the Best
Our master classes are delivered by esteemed experts in the field, providing cutting-edge knowledge across various domains. These sessions are designed to foster interaction, encouraging students to engage with the experts and share their unique perspectives on the topics discussed.
Active Participation in Learning
In this program, each student plays an active role in their own learning journey. We offer the flexibility to access optional content such as additional documentation, frequently asked questions, and interesting facts. This approach allows for adaptable learning schedules, catering to the individual training needs of each student.
Innovative Training Methods
Our program incorporates a variety of teaching techniques, including many of the latest innovations: professionally animated videos, 360° images, simulations, gamification, and more. These methods offer a practical approach to learning, delving into intricate details, capturing student attention, and simplifying the understanding of complex concepts.
Curriculum
All our degrees and curricula have been developed in accordance with the new guidelines set by current legislation, having already been verified by the National Quality Assessment Agency.
The student must take 60 credits
First Semester 30 ECTS
- 3 ECTS | Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- 3 ECTS | Description of Nuclear Fission Reactors
- 7 ECTS | Nuclear Fundamentals of Reactor Physics and Thermohydraulics
- 4 ECTS | Radiation Protection
- 5 ECTS | Nuclear Engineering
- 5 ECTS | Nuclear Power Plant Components
- 3 ECTS | Nuclear Regulations and Safety
Second Semester 30 ECTS
- 6 ECTS | Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Integrated Operation
- 4 ECTS | Management in Nuclear Power Plants
- 6 ECTS | Project management
- 6 ECTS | Internship
- 8 ECTS | Master's Final Research Project
Profesores
Francisco Sánchez Álvarez
Director del Master en Energía Nuclear
Director of the Master's Degree in Nuclear Technology
Soy licenciado en Química con un Máster en Ingeniería Nuclear. Empecé en Tecnatom en 1983 como instructor de simuladores, asumiendo varias responsabilidades hasta ser nombrado vicepresidente de Seguridad, Operación y Formación en 2007. Lideré el “Grupo de Trabajo Internacional sobre Formación y Cualificación” del OIEA, y desde marzo de 2024, soy vicepresidente de Formación, Simulación y Operaciones de Salas de Control en Westinghouse, lo cual abarca responsabilidades globales. Además, formo parte del Consejo de la Academia INPO.
Fernando Garrote Pérez
Tutor del Master en Energía Nuclear
Tutor of the Master's Degree in Nuclear Technology
Físico y máster en ingeniería eléctrica. Lleva más de 20 años trabajando en el sector nuclear en los siguientes campos: Ingeniería, física nuclear y de reactores, emergencias nucleares, normativa, formación y protección radiológica. En este último campo, ha sido el representante del sector nuclear español en grupos de trabajo internacionales. En los últimos años, ha liderado proyectos nacionales e internacionales relacionados con la formación online, entre los que destaca el proyecto NEXA, en el que dirigió la formación en Fundamentos de Operación de Reactores para personal de sala de control, tanto de plantas PWR como BWR norteamericanas. En la actualidad gestiona el desarrollo de formación online para personal de ingeniería, protección radiológica, química y mantenimiento.
More Academic Information
Official Degree:Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Nuclear Technology
Candidates interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Continuing Education in Nuclear Technology should possess a unique blend of collaboration, achievement orientation, and authenticity. Flexibility, active listening skills, and a readiness to tackle complex challenges are essential.
Graduates from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area can gain admission without the need for degree homologation. This is contingent upon the University's verification that their level of education is equivalent to the requisite official Spanish university degrees. Such degrees must authorize access to postgraduate education in the degree-issuing country. It is important to note that admission via this route does not, under any circumstances, imply homologation of the applicant's prior degree, nor its recognition for any purposes beyond enrolling in Master's programs.
60 credits.
Minimum of 12 ECTS credits and maximum of 60 ECTS credits per enrollment and academic period.
Center responsible:Higher Polytechnic School
Branch of knowledge: Industrial and Automotive Engineering
Openings available: 30
Type of Education: Online
Languages: Spanish
Competences
General Competences- GC1 - Gain the ability to integrate knowledge that illuminates the fundamental principles inherent to the professional profile of the nuclear sector.
- GC2 - Develop the capacity to assimilate knowledge of various nuclear generation technologies, along with the unique characteristics of each technology.
- GC3 - Learn to identify regulatory and nuclear safety requirements, and effectively communicate these needs to both business lines and technical teams.
- GC4 - Understand the key aspects related to the nuclear fuel cycle.
- GC5 - Comprehend and internalize the factors related to the operation of nuclear power plants, with a focus on prioritizing safety.
- GC6 - Apply the principles and concepts associated with radiation protection and waste management.
- GC7 - Develop the skills and experience necessary for managing projects related to nuclear generation and its associated engineering.
- GC8 - Recognize that nuclear safety is a fundamental and indispensable priority in both nuclear generation plants and technical offices, and is a requirement demanded of all organizations, including both owners and contractors.
- SC1 - Identification of the Fuel Cycle and Environmental Impact: Students will learn to identify the primary processes associated with the fuel cycle and understand their actual or potential environmental impact.
- SC2 - Identification of Different Fission Technologies: Students will be able to distinguish between the various generations of fission reactors.
- SC3 - Understanding of Operational Fundamentals: Students will gain a foundational understanding of the physics associated with nuclear processes, including neutron and reactor physics, thermodynamic cycles, and thermohydraulic processes. They will also acquire extensive knowledge of spent nuclear fuel management.
- SC4 - Establishment of Radiological Protection Basics: Students will identify the main risks associated with ionizing radiation and its effects on workers' and public health. They will learn how to protect themselves and others adequately, internalizing the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) philosophy.
- SC5 - Understanding of Nuclear Engineering: Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of the different engineering branches in this sector, including civil, chemical, and materials engineering.
- SC6 - Knowledge of Nuclear Components: Students will understand the operation and safe use of plant system components, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- SC7 - Regulatory Compliance and Nuclear Safety: Students will identify the main national and international nuclear regulatory bodies and learn to implement both binding and non-binding policies and procedures.
- SC8 - Understanding of Nuclear Power Plant Systems: Students will gain foundational knowledge of the systems specific to each technology and those common to them, developing an understanding of these systems' operation in all operational situations.
- SC9 - Nuclear Project Management: Students will learn to manage projects, oversee management systems, lead programs, understand the implications associated with nuclear professionals, and make informed decisions based on safety culture.
- SC10 - Nuclear Waste Management: Students will learn about the different types of radioactive waste, the treatment methods for each type, and the in-plant and off-plant facilities for proper waste management.
- SC11 - Management of Nuclear Emergencies: Students will learn to manage emergency situations, varying in severity and scope.
Distance Learning
The Master's program in Nuclear Technology leverages an online teaching methodology, offering students the flexibility to adapt the completion of most course content to their individual needs. This is facilitated through the platform provided by Nebrija University. This mode of delivery also enables direct interaction with instructors and fellow students.
This Master's degree is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of students. It appeals to both professionals already working in the nuclear sector (or those with prior knowledge), as well as postgraduates looking to steer their professional journey towards this sector.
The first part of the Master's program lays the groundwork for students to understand all the fundamental aspects of the operation and functioning of nuclear power plants. The second part involves practical training in simulators, on-site at the plant, and in the technical office. This hands-on approach equips students with the knowledge and experience necessary to seamlessly transition into any area within the nuclear sector.
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Calendar and Schedules
Calendar
Academic calendarSchedules
Classes are scheduled from Monday to Friday in the afternoons to accommodate the academic or professional commitments of our students.
In general, the schedule of other Master's events such as the following:
- Synchronous Master Classes
- Tutoring sessions
- Etc.
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Graduates in Engineering from any discipline, with a particular emphasis on those holding degrees related to the field of nuclear energy.
- In exceptional cases, we also consider final-year Bachelor's in Engineering students who only have their Final Research Project (FRP) pending.
- Additionally, candidates with other degrees may be evaluated on an exceptional basis, depending on their profile.
Candidates will be evaluated by an admissions committee, led by the Master’s degree program; the CV, the degree of origin and the personal interview will be taken into account.
Employability
Career Opportunities
Our students are highly sought after, not only to replace retiring personnel from European nuclear power plants, but also due to the increasing demand for qualified personnel in the nuclear field. This demand is driven by economic globalization and the growing involvement of companies in various nuclear projects.
Here are some of the professional opportunities that our program prepares students for:
- Development of advanced nuclear fission reactors: This includes new requirements for passive safety systems, non-proliferating fuel, actinide burning, transmutation of radioactive waste, and high-temperature systems with industrial applications such as hydrogen production.
- Development of nuclear fusion systems: Our program covers both magnetic and inertial confinement versions, along with methodologies for their numerical simulation and the development of new materials.
- Particle accelerators: Students learn about their use in physical research, as well as their applications in medicine and industry.
- Research and knowledge of the implications of the Nuclear Area in Security and Defense.
- Operation and supervision of radioactive and nuclear facilities.
- Opportunities in companies and public institutions in the nuclear sector such as CSN, CIEMAT, ENUSA, ENRESA, etc.
- Medical and industrial applications of nuclear technology.
- Dismantling of nuclear and radioactive facilities.
- Radioactive waste management.
- Environmental applications (natural and environmental radioactivity, radon, etc.)
- Research.
- Teaching.
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