MSc in Nuclear Engineering - Track in Nuclear Energy Production and Industrial Applications (NEPIA)
Nantes, France
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Apr 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Possible tuition fee waivers
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Nuclear Engineering – Track in Nuclear Energy Production and Industrial Applications (NE/NEPIA) at IMT Atlantique covers reactor technology, nuclear power, industrial installations, safety analysis and environmental controls. IMT Atlantique is ranked among the top 3 engineering schools in France, with campuses in Brest, Nantes and Rennes, and is part of Institut Mines Télécom. The programme links digital technology, energy and environment through education, research and innovation to prepare students for technical and multidisciplinary roles.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as project engineer, operation and maintenance engineer, safety engineer, research scientist, development engineer, and industrial consultancy roles.
NE/NEPIA Nuclear Energy Production & Industrial Applications specializes in nuclear sciences applications including energy production (power reactors) and industrial applications (particles beams technology, instrumentation, etc). A particular focus is put on the safety and radioprotection, to be considered in the management of a large project in this field.
Course Structure
The Master of Science NE-NEPIA starts in September and is divided into 4 semesters:
- MSc year 1: 2 academic semesters in Nantes campus
- MSc year 2: 1 academic semester for specialization in Nantes campus + 6 months Master Thesis in industry or research laboratory.
Scientific and technical modules:
- Physics of Ionizing Radiation
- Introduction to Nuclear modeling
- Introduction to Neutron physics
- Safety and Radioprotection
- Physico-Chemistry of Environment
- Introduction to Nuclear Technology
- Basics for reactors
- Dismantlement and Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations
- Nuclear materials
- Operation & maintenance
Management modules:
- Nuclear: Management, Safety, and Society
- Energy mix and energetic transition
- Environmental Management and Strategy of sustainability
Company visits, scientific seminars, technical projects, generic methods for engineers, French language & culture
Professional coaching (a Student-centered process of reflection on competencies and professional objectives)
- 6-month MSc thesis in Industry or research lab
Learn more about IMT Atlantique international and national rankings on our school website
Objectives
- Acquire basic knowledge necessary for understanding nuclear energy production (power reactors) and industrial applications, e.g. accelerators, cyclotrons, etc.
- Develop competencies in reactor operation, maintenance and safety issues including radioprotection.
- Develop competencies in particles beams production and qualification.
- Develop competencies in nuclear radiations applications: instrumentation, non destructive control, security, etc.
- Develop an awareness of societal considerations related to nuclear energy production.
- Take into account societal issues related to nuclear energy production.
- Merit-based fellowship awarded as partial tuition fee waivers on the MSc programs tuition fee to the best applicants, including graduated students from our partner universities.
- Preferential rate for European students admitted into our MSc programs.
- Project engineer related to nuclear energy.
- Operation and maintenance engineer in power plant and other industrial applications.
- Safety engineer in nuclear power plant operation and industrial installations, and environmental controls.
- Research scientist and development engineer for industrial installations and power plants.
Students with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor in Engineering, majoring in one fo these fields:
- Nuclear Engineering / Technologies
- Energy Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Good command of English. Work experience can be a "plus" for the selection.