The Nuclear Science Programme


Objective
To produce graduates that masters the knowledge of Nuclear Science and are able to apply the knowledge scientifically, profesionally and ethically for the need of their career

Student Enrolment
40 – 40 Undergraduates per Academic Session
20 – 40 Postgraduates per Academic Session

The NSP has so far produced more than 1764 graduates and 157 postgraduates.

To date, the only university in Malaysia who offers a specialised Degree in Nuclear Science.

Academic Staff
The programme has in total 12 academic staff.
  1. 3 Professors
  2. 2 Associate Professors
  3. 3 Senior Lecturers
  4. 3 Junior Lecturers (Pursuing PhD)
  5. 1 contract lecturer
  6. Total = 12

Technical Support Staff
The Programme also employs 7 personnel as technical support staff
  1. 1 Senior science Officer
  2. 6 Assistant Science Officer

Research Interest
  1.   Analytical Chemistry (Neutron Activation)
  2.   Chemical and Radiological Safety
  3.   Environmental Chemistry & Radiochemistry
  4.   Radiation Processing and Chemistry
  5.   ReactorPhysics
  6.   Nuclear Structure
  7.   Radiological Safety and Environment Radiological Impact Assessment
  8.   NORM-Contaminated Industrial Waste Analysis and Treatment/Disposal
  9.   Small-Angle X-ray and Neutron Scattering
  10.   Nuclear Technology in Medical
  11.   Occupational Safety and Health Management
  12.   Nuclear Security
  13.   Food Irradiation
  14.   Biohazard Management
  15.   Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications
  16.   Quantum cosmology and gravity
  17.   High energy/particle physics

Research (Laboratories)
  1.   Plant and Agriculture laboratory
  2.   Alpha and Beta Spectroscopy laboratory
  3.   Am-Be (Neutron) and Gamma-Cell laboratory
  4.   Animal laboratory
  5.   Autoradiography/Dark Room
  6.   Gamma Spectroscopy laboratory
  7.   High Activity laboratory
  8.   Radiochemical and Radiosynthesis laboratory
  9.   Radiatian Biophysics laboratory
  10.   Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) Room
  11.   Tritium laboratory
  12.   Uranium and Thorium laboratory

Instrumentation
Instruments and equipment available at NSP.
  1.   Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) / Thermo gravimetric Analyser (TGA)
  2.   Gamma-Cell and Neutron Generator (252Cf)
  3.   Geiger-Muller, Sodium Iodide (NaI) and Liquid Scintillation Detectors
  4.   Gross Alpha Beta Detector
  5.   Langmuir-Blodgett Trough
  6.   Multi Channel Analyser (MCA)
  7.   Rheometer
  8.   Small and Wide Angle X-Ray Scattering (SWAX)
  9.   Thermoluminescence Dosimeter (TLD)
  10.   Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

Education
Certification offered by the NSP/FST include;
  1.   Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Nuclear Science
  2.   Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety Management
  3.   Masters (MSc) in Industrial Safety Management
  5.   Masters (MSc) in Nuclear and Radiation Safety
  6.   Masters (MSc) by Research in Nuclear Science
  7.   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Nuclear Science
  8.   Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Safety Management
  9.   Post-Graduate Diploma in Radiation Protection (IAEA) – till 2006.
  10.   Master (MSc) in 3S

The NSP also assists AELB in their certification of Radiation Protection Officers (RPO) by hosting the laboratory examination held monthly.

Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Nuclear Science
  1.   University Courses
  2.   Fundamental Science & mathematic
  3.   Atomic Physics and Nuclear Physics
  4.   High Energy Physics
  5.   Radiation and Detection
  6.   Effects of Radiation on matters and living organisms
  7.   Radiochemistry
  8.   Radiation Safety and Management
  9.   Radiation Chemistry
  10.   Radiation Technology in Industry and Medical
  11.   Nuclear Reactor and Energy
  12.   Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Nuclear Waste management
  13.   Law and Regulations
  14.   Laboratory
  15.   Research
  16.   Industrial attachment (internship)

Masters (MSc) in Nuclear and Radiation Safety
One year course (42 Notional Credit Hours)
Subjects offered in this programme include;
  1.   Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  2.   Quantities and Measurements
  3.   Effects of Ionising Radiation on Biological Systems
  4.   Nuclear Power Environmental Engineering
  5.   Evaluation of Internal, Medical and Occupational Exposure
  6.   Principles of Radiation Protection
  7.   Intervention for Protection of the Public
  8.   Radioactive Waste Management
  9.   Regulatory Controls
  10.   Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards

Training
Currently, the NSP has various ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or LOI with;
  1.   Nuclear and Quantum Engineering Department, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
  2.   Bordeaux–Gradignan Center of Nuclear Studies (CENBG), University of Bordeaux 1, France
  3.   NSSPI, Texas A &M
  4.   KNA
  5.   ANEN
  6.   Hitachi Co
  7.   Tokyo TiTech
  8.   Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)
  9.   Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia)

Training
Activities carried out under these MoU's include;
  1.   International UKM-KAIST Summer Schools on Nuclear Power Science and Engineering (held consecutively in 2009, 2010 and 2011, 2013)
  2.   International UKM-Bordeaux 1 Winter School and 2nd International UKM-Bordeaux 1 Summer School on Fundamentals of Nuclear Power (held consecutively in 2010, 2011, 2014)
  3.   Hitachi-TiTech-UKM-UNITEN Lecture Series  (2013, 2014, 2015)
  4.   KNA Lecture Series (2014)
  5.   Various workshops and Seminars in Radiation Safety, security and Safeguards (with AELB)
  6.   UKM-Flinders Summer School on Nanomaterials (2012, 2013, 2014 )
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