Decomissioning of Nuclear Facilities

about the programme

The Decomissioning of Nuclear Facilities study programme prepares its students for a specific but current field of nuclear engineering. Decomissioning nuclear facilities and handling sources of ionizing radiation combines physics, chemistry, mathematics, technology, legislation and ecology. Students study not only function principles of nuclear facilities, but their effective and safe decomissioning as well. The instruction is complemented by field trips, practical exercises, and preparation for the professional radiation protection exam.

Programme content

Students will attend core courses focused on:

  • detectors of ionizing radiation,
  • nuclear reactors,
  • radiation protection. 

career prospects

Graduates have comprehensive knowledge in a range of fieldsthey understand nuclear technologies, are skilled in handling radioactive waste and nuclear fuels, and are proficient in decontamination. They are well-versed in measurement methods, working with radionuclides, fundamental legislation, and economic planning. They can work independently in laboratories, assess data, and think both analytically and across disciplines.
Graduates can pursue careers in environments focused on nuclear technologies, ionizing radiation, and radionuclides. They can also work in areas dealing with environmental burdens and radiation protection. Other career opportunities include research, the energy sector, general industry, or public administration bodies such as theStateOfficeforNuclearSafety, theRadioactiveWasteRepositoryAuthority, or theNationalRadiationProtectionInstitute.
Thanks to the programme’s foreign-language training, graduates are fully prepared to participate in international projects, making them highly sought-after experts worldwide.

state final exam

Compulsory subjects

Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Chemistry

Theory of Decomissioning of Nuclear Installations