Courses and Options Related to Nuclear Energy  

TEP4400 – Nuclear Energy 

This is a k-course (institution-wide elective) that gives an overview of the nuclear energy value chain. It covers nuclear reaction physics, fuel preparation, nuclear reactors and their designs, production of electric power, waste handling, safety issues, environmental issues, economics, and many other technical and socio-political aspects of nuclear energy. It is suitable for anyone with two years of science or engineering training. 

TFY4225 - Nuclear and Radiation Physics 

Models for the constituents and properties of nuclei, nuclear reactions and radioactivity, description of various mechanisms for interaction between ionizing radiation and matter, and introduction to radiation dosimetry. Detection of radiation, analytical methods, nuclear power generation, environmental exposure to ionizing radiation, risk assessment, and radiation protection.  

TFY4315 – Biophysics of Ionizing Radiation 

Continue your study of nuclear radiation physics (TFY4255) to learn how ionizing radiation interacts with biological materials. Learn about both the dangers and benefits for medical uses. 

TFY4365 – Ionizing Radiations – Interactions and Dosimetry 

Continue your study of ionizing radiation (TFY4315) to learn more about radiotherapy, radiation-based medical diagnostics, and other applications in medicine, physics, and biology. 

TMT4255 – Corrosion and Corrosion Protection 

Nuclear reactors and radioactive waste management systems must be designed to handle corrosive materials and last for many decades. This course covers material science concepts that are important for nuclear systems, including molten salt systems. 

Master’s Thesis Projects 

Students in any department may be able to conduct their master’s thesis research in nuclear energy by finding a suitable mentor. Contact your program’s manager to see if it is possible for your program, and check our People section to find potential mentors. 

PhD Level 

EP6999 – Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Technology 

Covers many technical topics related to nuclear engineering. It explores many of the same areas as TEP4400 but in more depth and at a higher level.  

PK6017 – Risk Analysis 

The computation of risk and its relationship with safety, human errors, HAZOP, fault trees, regulations, and cost-benefit analysis. An important consideration for understanding any kind of power system and its place in society. 

PhD Thesis Research 

PhD research can be conducted in many areas related to nuclear energy. Recent and current examples at NTNU include studies on nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics, nuclear powered marine transport, nuclear safety, emergency preparedness, neutron physics, nuclear fuel cycles, accident investigation, nuclear reactor physics, the integration of nuclear power with electricity grids and markets, producing hydrogen and chemicals from nuclear energy, nuclear reactor design, and more. To find open positions, you can search jobbnorge, or contact the professors/assoc.professor listed in our People and Research sections to inquire about opportunities.
 

Study Programmes relevant to Nuclear Energy

Energy and Environmental Engineering Master 5 Norwegian 

Energy and the Environment Master 2 Norwegian 

Electric Power Engineering Master  2 year English 

Physics Bachelor 3 year Norwegian 

Physics Master 2 year English 

Applied Physics and Mathematics Master 5 year Norwegian 

Mechanical Engineering Master 5 year Norwegian 

Mechanical Engineering Master 2 year Norwegian

Industrial Chemistry, Materials and Biotechnology – Master 5 year Norwegian

Materials Science and Chemical Engineering – Master 2 year English

PhD in Physics PhD 3 year English 

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering PhD 3 year English 

PhD in Electric Power Engineering PhD 3 year English 

PhD in Engineering PhD 3 year English