Master of Nuclear Engineering 
Outline
BNEN, the Belgian Nuclear Higher Education Network was created in 2001 by six Belgian universities (Université de Liège, Université Catholique de Louvain, Universiteit Gent, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Université Libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel) in association with the Belgian nuclear research centre (SCK•CEN) in a joint effort to maintain and further develop a high quality programme in nuclear engineering in Belgium.
The Master of Nuclear Engineering is a demanding programme where students with high level backgrounds in engineering investigate highly theoretical subjects such as neutron physics, fluid flow and heat transfer modelling, and apply them to reactor design, nuclear safety and plant operation & control.
Material science
At a more interdisciplinary level, the programme includes important areas of material science, with a particular interest in the fuel cycle. Radiation protection and nuclear measurements are included in the programme. All subjects are taught by academics appointed by the partner universities, while the practical exercises and laboratory sessions are supervised by members of the researcher staff of SCK•CEN. The final thesis offers an opportunity for an internship in industry or a research laboratory. BNEN grants are available for full-time students.
Duration: 1 year (can be spread over 2 years)
Curriculum
Minimum admission requirements
A degree in exact or applied sciences equivalent to at least 4 years of university. To be admitted to this programme, students must already hold a university degree in engineering or equivalent.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Alex Hermanne
E-mail: aherman@vucy.vub.ac.be
PHONE: +32 (0)2 477 48 51
- Website : http://www.sckcen.be/BNEN/
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