Detection and Verification of Nuclear Test Explosions

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1FA371

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering. 5 credits in statistics. 5 credits programming in Python. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-13009

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Registration period
27 July 2026–30 August 2026
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About the course

This course examines treaties and verification regimes for nuclear weapons and scientific methods to detect and verify nuclear tests. You will learn analysis of remote signatures such as seismic, hydroacoustic, infrasound, and radionuclide data, as well as the processes behind atmospheric radioactivity. The course covers measurement techniques for radioactive particles and gases, statistical data evaluation, and tools for modelling atmospheric transport of emissions.

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