Education

As part of the NNRC mission to increase the competence in nuclear science in Norway, the University of Oslo (UiO) and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) have launched new Bachelor and Master programs with significant investments and new hires to support the programs.

Bachelor programs (3 years) taught in Norwegian:

Master programs (2 years) taught in English:

In addition, NMBU participates in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation MINDER.

Together, these programs cover a wide spectrum of subjects ranging from fundamental nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry to applications of nuclear science related to environmental radioactivity, radiation protection and preparedness, nuclear energy, decommissioning, and medical applications of nuclear science including radiopharmacy. Students have the possibility to take courses at both universities.

Contact

→ PI Andreas Görgen (UiO)  

→ PI Juuso Sammaljärvi (NMBU)

Courses at UiO

FYS3500 – Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics

The course is an introduction to nuclear and particle physics, from the universe's elementary particles and the forces that act between them, to the quantum structure of systems composed of elementary particles. Weight is given to current challenges and new results from cutting-edge research. 
→ Course website

FYS4050 - Project management in a nuclear context (5 ECTS)

I dette emnet lærer du hva et prosjekt er og grunnleggende prinsipper for å lede et prosjekt. Du vil lære å se et prosjekt fra forskjellige perspektiver og ta i bruk forskjellige modeller for å planlegge og gjennomføre prosjekter. Du vil bli introdusert for spesifikke føringer for nukleære prosjekter fra Det internasjonale atomenergibyrået (IAEA), samt risiko- og sikkerhetsstyring i en nukleær kontekst. → Course website

FYS4150 – Computational Physics

Emnet gir en innføring i numeriske metoder for å løse problemer i fysiske fag og kjemi, dvs. metoder for å løse ordinære og partielle differensiallikninger, matriseoperasjoner og egenverdiproblemer, numerisk integrasjon, Monte Carlo-metoder og modellering. Emnet gir også en kort og praktisk rettet introduksjon til programmering i C++ og versjonskontroll med git, samt trening i hvordan skrive en vitenskaplig rapport. → Course website

FYS-STK4155 – Anvendt dataanalyse og maskinlæring

 

FYS4505 – Methods and Instrumentation for Nuclear and Particle Physics

 

FYS-KJM4506 – Nuclear Methods and Instrumentation

 

FYS4515A – Nuclear Reactions(5 ECTS)Ø

 

FYS4535 – Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics

The course provides an introduction to how radioactive substances and the physical properties of the atomic nucleus are used in medicine, both for diagnostics and therapy. → Course website

FYS4570 – Advanced Nuclear Structure

 

FYS4580 – Introduction to Nuclear Reactor physics

How is fission of heavy atomic nuclei used to produce energy?

In this course, you will receive a thorough introduction to the physics of nuclear reactors. We discuss the fission chain reaction and nuclear criticality, different reactor types and safety, and use what you have learned to simulate a reactor core. This course provides you with the knowledge to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. → Course website

FYS4590 – Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT)

 

FYS4711 – Stråling og dosimetry

 

FYS5585 – Advanced Reactor Physics

 

KJM5903 – Radiation Protection

Can be replaced by KJM350 (NMBU).

KJM5912 – Radiochemistry

 

FYS4711 – Stråling og dosimetry

 

FARM5230 – Radiopharmacy: Making Drugs for Diagnosis and Treatment

 

Courses at NMBU

RAD200 Nuclear Industries, Facilities and Activities (5 stp)

Lectures will provide the necessary background to different nuclear facilities and activities and will be supported by discussions, exercises (group and individual) and case studies. Site visits will provide insights into the practical challenges of decommissioning, environmental remediation and waste management. Students will conduct their own analysis and assessment of a chosen facility or activity and present a written work and oral presentation for discussion within the classroom. Class exercises and presentations will allow teachers to monitor student learning progression. → Course description

RAD205 Emergency Preparedness (5 stp)

Lectures will provide an overview of the different types and phases of nuclear and radiological accidents and incidents. ICRP and IAEA INES (International nuclear and radiological event scale) classification. Introduction to the Norwegian Crisis Committee for Emergency Preparedness. Accident scenarios and radiological impact modelling (SNAP, ARGOS). Triage, protective and remediation actions. Socioeconomic and psychological impacts of accidents. Public perception, communication and social media response. 
→ Course description

RAD210 Radioactivity and Radiation Protection (10 stp)

 

RAD300 Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (5 stp)

 

RAD310 Radiochemistry and Environmental Measurements (10 stp)

 

RAD320 Radioactivity in the Environment (10 stp)

 

RAD325 Experimental Radioecology (5 stp)

 

MILJØ360 Assessing Risk to Humans and the Environment (5 stp)

 

MINA410 Environmental Radiobiology (5 stp)

 

MILJØ370 Work experience (10-15 stp)

 

Master's project proposals