Nuclear Waste Management and Decommissioning
Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA013
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, Swedish Only available as part of a programme
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–21 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
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60 credits in science/engineering. Participation Nuclear Power Safety. Participation in Reactor Physics and Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics and Steam Turbine Technology, or as alternative to those two: Reactor Physics with Nuclear Thermohydraulics.
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-63151
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- Registration period
- 4 January 2027–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
In this course, you will learn about classification of radioactive waste from various industries throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle, with a particular focus on spent nuclear fuel. We will explore different methods of handling radioactive waste, including measurement techniques for characterizing various waste streams and older waste. The course covers the decommissioning of facilities, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and oversight processes. You will also gain an overview of different countries' decisions regarding the final disposal of radioactive waste. Special emphasis will be placed on the Swedish method for storing used nuclear fuel. Additionally, we will discuss ethical and sustainable aspects in relation to radioactive waste and compare it with other energy production methods using life cycle analyses.
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