Master’s in Industrial Radiation Engineering: Non-Destructive Testing (RT/Gamma)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in industrial radiation engineering: non-destructive testing (RT/Gamma). 12 modules covering radiation physics for NDT, equipment and sources, film and digital radiography, industrial computed tomography, industrial applications, operational radiation protection, source security, radiological emergencies, qualification and quality, and licensing, with ISO 17636-1 and 17636-2, ISO 9712 and Directive 2013/59/Euratom, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Industrial Radiation Engineering: Non-Destructive Testing (RT/Gamma) — studying from Ireland
Ireland has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear engagement is centred on radiation protection, research, medical applications and international policy. The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, now part of the Environmental Protection Agency, regulates radiation sources and monitors radiation exposure. Engineers and scientists in this area typically work in research, healthcare, environmental monitoring, decommissioning oversight and nuclear safeguards. Professional standards and expertise are coordinated through national and international bodies, with Ireland participating in European and international nuclear safety frameworks.
Fees for Ireland: €9,930 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is Ireland a country with a nuclear power industry, and how is nuclear engineering professionally recognised here?
Ireland has no operating nuclear power plants, so nuclear engineering careers here are mainly in regulation, research, decommissioning oversight and international projects. The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland is the national regulator for radiation protection. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by this or any national body, so recognition depends on employers or the relevant body.
How might employers in Ireland view this training for nuclear-related roles?
Given Ireland's limited domestic nuclear industry, relevant roles are often with regulators, research institutions or multinational employers. Those employers decide how much weight to give a private online qualification and will usually look for specific radiation protection or regulatory credentials. There is no guarantee of any role or outcome.
What should I consider about workload and language before enrolling?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Ireland at your own pace. Study durations are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the course, so plan your time carefully. Fees can be paid in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply radiation physics to non-destructive testing.
Select equipment and sources for each application.
Design film and digital radiographic techniques.
Analyse parts using industrial computed tomography.
Apply operational radiation protection and shielding calculation.
Ensure the physical security of radioactive sources.
Meet qualification and licensing requirements.
Who it's for
- Industrial radiography technicians
- NDT Level 3 inspectors
- Radioactive facility supervisors
- Radiation protection technicians
- Industrial tomography specialists
- NDT quality managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the oil and gas sector
What you'll work with
- ISO 17636-1 and 17636-2 (radiographic testing of welds – film and digital detectors)
- ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards for radiation protection)
- ISO 10675-1 (acceptance levels for radiographic testing of welds)
- ASME BPVC Section V (non-destructive examination)
- ISO 15708 (computed tomography)
- ISO 2919 (sealed radioactive sources)
- Spanish Royal Decree 1029/2022 (health protection against ionising radiation)
- VGSTUDIO MAX
- aRTist
- Microshield
- ImageJ
- isee!
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Ionising radiation: X-rays and gamma rays1.2Photon-matter interaction: photoelectric effect, Compton scattering and pair production1.3Exponential attenuation and coefficients1.4Half-value layer1.5Build-up factor1.6X-ray tube spectra1.7Industrial isotopes: Ir-192, Co-60 and Se-751.8Activity and decay1.9Dosimetric quantities1.10Case study: exposure time calculation with Ir-192
2.1Directional and panoramic X-ray tubes2.2Industrial linear accelerators2.3Gamma radiography projectors2.4Remote controls and guide tubes2.5Transport containers2.6Sealed sources ISO 29192.7Equipment maintenance2.8Leak testing2.9Source inventory and control2.10Practical exercise: control sheet for a gamma radiography device
3.1Industrial films and ISO 11699 classification3.2Intensifying screens3.3Geometry and geometric unsharpness3.4Image quality indicators (IQI)3.5Optical density and sensitivity3.6Film processing3.7Single-wall and double-wall techniques3.8Exposure charts3.9Interpretation of radiographs3.10Lab: preparation of an exposure chart
4.1Computed radiography (CR)4.2Flat-panel detectors (DR)4.3ISO 17636-2 standard4.4Normalised signal-to-noise ratio4.5Basic spatial resolution4.6Digital image processing4.7DICONDE format4.8Storage and traceability4.9Advantages over film4.10Practical exercise: measurement of SNRn and resolution in digital images
5.1Principles of tomography5.2Filtered back-projection reconstruction5.3Artefacts and their correction5.4CT metrology5.5Inspection of additively manufactured parts5.6Porosity analysis5.7High-energy tomography5.8Volumetric analysis software5.9ISO 15708 standards5.10Lab: porosity analysis with VGSTUDIO MAX
6.1Weld inspection ISO 176366.2Acceptance criteria ISO 106756.3Inspection of pipes and pipelines6.4Inspection of castings ASTM E4466.5Aeronautical components6.6Pressure vessel inspection ASME V6.7Profile radiography for corrosion6.8In-service inspection6.9Comparison with other NDT methods6.10Case study: evaluation of pipeline welds
7.1Directive 2013/59/Euratom7.2Spanish Royal Decree 1029/20227.3Dose limits7.4Zone classification7.5Shielding calculation7.6Zone demarcation on site7.7Personal and area dosimetry7.8Portable detectors7.9ALARA optimisation7.10Practical exercise: barrier calculation for a radiography bunker
8.1Physical security of radioactive sources8.2IAEA Code of Conduct8.3Source categories8.4High-activity sealed sources (HASS)8.5Physical protection measures8.6Transport of radioactive material ADR class 78.7Loss and theft of sources8.8Orphan sources8.9Management of disused sources8.10Workshop: physical security plan for a source
9.1Types of incidents in gamma radiography9.2Disconnected or stuck source9.3Facility emergency plans9.4Communication with the regulator9.5Dose assessment in incidents9.6Lessons from historical accidents9.7Drills9.8Medical care for overexposed persons9.9Incident investigation9.10Case study: analysis of a gamma radiography accident published by the IAEA
10.1Personnel certification ISO 971210.2Levels 1, 2 and 310.3Procedures and technical instructions10.4Laboratory requirements under ISO/IEC 1702510.5Quality management ISO 900110.6Audits10.7Records and reports10.8Equipment calibration10.9Continuous improvement10.10Practical exercise: drafting a radiography procedure
11.1Authorisation of radioactive facilities11.2Sales and technical assistance companies11.3Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN)11.4Operator and supervisor licences11.5Regulatory inspections11.6Transport regulations11.7Comparative international regulations11.8Licensee responsibilities11.9Penalty regime11.10Workshop: documentation for authorisation of a facility
12.1Definition of the inspection case12.2Selection of technique and source12.3Design of the radiographic technique12.4Calculation of shielding and zones12.5Image analysis12.6Radiation protection plan12.7Quality documentation12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is VGSTUDIO MAX, aRTist, Microshield, ImageJ and isee!, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, such as weld radiography with film and digital detectors, computed tomography of industrial parts, and shielding calculation and zone demarcation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 17636-1 and 17636-2, ISO 9712, Directive 2013/59/Euratom, ISO 10675-1, ASME BPVC Section V, ISO 15708, ISO 2919, Spanish Royal Decree 1029/2022.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with VGSTUDIO MAX, aRTist, Microshield, ImageJ and isee!, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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