MSc in Nuclear Engineering - Track in Nuclear Technologies for Medical Applications
Nantes, France
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Each year for non EU-students. 15 June each year for EU-students.
** Possible tuition fee waivers
Key Summary
Nuclear Technologies for Medical Applications. This specialty develops fundamental scientific, technical and industrial knowledge of the different nuclear technologies used in the medical field. It has a particular focus on the safety and radioprotection, to be considered in the management of a large project in this field.
Course Structure
The Master of Science 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 taught in French 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
- Radioprotection
- Physico-Chemistry of Environment
- Introduction to Nuclear Technology
- Nuclear Reactions and Radiations
- Mathematical Tools and Computer Simulation
- Dosimetry
- Medical Imaging Techniques
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
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Objectives
- Acquire the basic scientific knowledge relative to nuclear technologies, necessary for understanding their utility and danger in medical applications.
- Develop competencies in beams production and qualification.
- Master the operational techniques and strategies for the management of a project in nuclear medicine. Implement appropriate solutions through projects in/with industry.
- Develop competencies in radioprotection and nuclear waste management in the medical environment.
- Build contacts with a large number of international key players in the field.
- Develop an awareness of societal considerations related to nuclear medicine.
- 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.
Students with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor in Engineering, majoring in one fo these fields:
- Nuclear Engineering / Technologies
- Physics
- Chemistry
Good command of English. Work experience can be a "plus" for the selection.
- Project engineer related to medical installations.
- Safety engineer in medical installations.
- Operation engineer of medical installations (radiology equipment, accelerators, etc).
- Research scientist and development engineer for medical installations.