Nuclear Technology And Radiation Safety Pr.
Nuclear Technology And Radiation Safety Pr. is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Aydincik.
Who Is It For?
The Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety programme is suitable for students who are interested in the natural sciences and technology, work carefully and meticulously, value occupational health and safety rules, are inclined to applied and technical work, and are open to continuous learning.
Quick Summary
- Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
- Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
- Vocational School of Aydincik
- Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS
About the Department
The Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety Program offers a two-year associate degree education. The programme aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear energy and radiation safety. Throughout the education period, courses such as nuclear physics, radiation measurement and evaluation techniques, radiation safety and protection, reactor technology, operation of nuclear power plants and radioactive waste management are provided.
Students have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice through laboratory and field applications. The programme's objective is to train the technical personnel needed in the nuclear energy sector and the radiation safety field. In this context, students gain professional and technical knowledge along with analytical thinking skills and are equipped with the technical and practical skills required in the business world.
Graduates of the programme can transfer to the Nuclear Energy Engineering undergraduate programme through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme receive the title of 'Nuclear Technology Technician.' These technicians can work in nuclear power plants, radiology departments of hospitals, industrial radiography and radiation measurement laboratories. Graduates can also be employed in public institutions such as the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, as well as in private sector companies that provide nuclear energy and radiation safety services. Those who wish to start their own businesses can operate in areas such as radiation safety consulting and radioactive waste management. They can also transfer to the Nuclear Energy Engineering undergraduate programme through the DGS.