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nUCleAr APPliCAtionS
while nuclear energy is a well-known
term for many people, other application
areas of nuclear science are largely
unknown to most. But, every day we
benefit from these technologies which
come into play across a broad spectrum of
areas such as agriculture, aerospace technology,
biotechnology, chemical engineering,
power generation, material sciences,
metallurgy and nanotechnology. Studies
of transport and conversion processes in
which radioactive substances with short
life-spans, so-called “tracers”, are critical
to research. Whether in the development
of medicines, the diagnosis and treatment
of disease or the optimisation of fertiliser
and pesticides, radiotracer studies are
extraordinarily important. The prognosis
is that in the coming decade the need for
qualified graduates in nuclear technology
will continue to grow. There already exists
a glaring lack of specialists.
The FH Aachen recognised at an early
stage that a need for specialists exists
among industry, research institutes and
public employers and is at the cuttingedge
in offering the Nuclear Applications
Masters Degree Programme. The European
Master of Science in Nuclear Applications
(EmiNA) programme was introduced
in March 2003, and can accomodate
approximately 30 students annually
to study nuclear technologies. In offering
mASterS deGree ProGrAmmeS
this degree programme, the FH Aachen
cooperates closely with the Research
Centre Jülich, the industry and European
institutions within the framework of the
CHERNE network.
The course of study prepares students
to apply and further develop scientific
principles in practice. The curriculum
includes nuclear energy and radionuclide
production, radiation measurement and
protection, and the nuclear fuel cycle
including current disposal issues, applied
biomedicine and radioecology. In addition
to lectures, students learn through
laboratory and project work the skills
which will ensure them the best possible
start in their careers in the industry.
Students also deal with business issues,
the basics of management, the organisation
and planning of research projects,
and improve their scientific writing and
presenting skills.
,Faculty:
Chemistry and biotechnology
,degree programme:
m.Sc.
, language of
instruction:
english
, Standard period
of study:
4 semesters
,Academic counsellor:
Prof. dr. rer. nat.
Ulrich w. Scherer
telephone:
+49 241 6009 35124
e-mail:
scherer@fh-aachen.de
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