Course in International Governance in Radiological Protection
Online course of 300 h in international governance in radiological protection. 6 modules covering ICRP Publication 103 (2007 recommendations), IAEA GSR Part 3 (International Basic Safety Standards) and IAEA NUCLEUS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in International Governance in Radiological Protection — studying from India
India's nuclear programme is state-led and centred on the Department of Atomic Energy, with operations managed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and research carried out at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Reactor sites are located at places such as Tarapur, Kakrapar, Kudankulam and Rawatbhata. Regulation is handled by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, which sets safety standards for reactors and fuel facilities. Engineers in this field work on reactor systems, fuel cycle technologies, radiation safety and materials, with expertise supported by institutions such as the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
Fees for India: ₹47,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Who regulates nuclear engineering work in India and does this course satisfy them?
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) regulates nuclear safety in India, and the Department of Atomic Energy runs the sector. SEIUM's qualification is private, not an official degree, and is not accredited by any national body. It does not satisfy any regulatory requirement, and AERB or the employer will decide what qualifications they require.
Which Indian employers work in nuclear engineering and the fuel cycle?
Public sector nuclear organisations and their associated industries are the main employers, and entry normally follows government recruitment and vetting processes. Private employers in the sector also exist. Because hiring is tightly controlled, a private online qualification is unlikely to be the deciding factor, and recognition depends on the employer.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home across India without a student visa. Each student is assigned a technical tutor and completes a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is often the practical route for working engineers.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the international institutional architecture of radiological protection.
Explain the ICRP recommendation system and its transfer into standards.
Identify binding and non-binding international legal instruments.
Analyse supervision, peer review and cooperation mechanisms.
Compare the transposition of international standards in different countries.
Assess the current challenges of radiological governance.
Produce an integrative analysis of the governance of a specific case.
Who it's for
- International relations officer in a regulatory body who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Radiological protection expert who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Consultant in radiological safety policy who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Regulatory compliance manager who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Analyst at international organisations who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Adviser on radiological regulation who wants to specialise in International Governance in Radiological Protection.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join regulatory bodies.
What you'll work with
- ICRP Publication 103 (2007 recommendations)
- IAEA GSR Part 3 (International Basic Safety Standards)
- IAEA SF-1 (Fundamental Safety Principles)
- Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
- Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
- ILO Convention No. 115 (Radiation Protection)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (Basic Safety Standards)
- IAEA GSR Part 1 Rev.1 (Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why supranational governance exists1.2The International Commission on Radiological Protection and its nature1.3The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation1.4The International Atomic Energy Agency and its standards1.5The World Health Organisation and the International Labour Organization1.6The Nuclear Energy Agency and its committees1.7The EURATOM framework in the European Union1.8National regulators and their independence1.9How a recommendation becomes law1.10Exercise: tracing the path of a requirement
2.1Historical evolution of dose limits2.2Reference publications and their hierarchy2.3The protection system: justification, optimisation and limits2.4Quantities and weighting factors2.5Risk model and low doses2.6The linear no-threshold hypothesis and its criticisms2.7Planned, existing and emergency exposure situations2.8Protection of the environment and reference animals and plants2.9Public consultation process for the recommendations2.10Practice: comparing two editions of a requirement
3.1Convention on Nuclear Safety3.2Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management3.3Notification and assistance conventions3.4Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources3.5Conventions on physical protection of nuclear material3.6Safeguards and verification agreements3.7Regional and marine treaties3.8Peer review mechanisms3.9Limits of bindingness and compliance3.10Practice: mapping the obligations of a State
4.1International regulatory review missions4.2Facility evaluation services4.3Technical cooperation and capacity transfer4.4Laboratory networks and intercomparison4.5Harmonisation of criteria among regulators4.6Recognised training and qualifications4.7Funding and asymmetries between countries4.8Source management in countries with limited capacity4.9Regulatory performance indicators4.10Practice: preparing a regulatory self-assessment
5.1Radon as a public health problem5.2Growing medical exposure and its control5.3Naturally occurring materials in non-nuclear industries5.4New uses: accelerators, isotopes and space5.5Management of legacy and contaminated sites5.6Risk communication in the digital age5.7Public participation in decision-making5.8Consistency between radiological risk and other risks5.9The international agenda for the coming years5.10Practice: position paper on a challenge
6.1Choice of a country or sector6.2Inventory of applicable international commitments6.3Analysis of the national framework against the standards6.4Identification of gaps6.5Proposal for a harmonisation plan6.6Capacity and training needs6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Stakeholders and communication plan6.9Study report6.10Thesis defence
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the session, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IAEA NUCLEUS, EUR-Lex, advanced Excel, Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: comparative analysis of national frameworks, study of international review missions, and debates on governance cases. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the international institutional architecture of radiological protection.
Explain the ICRP recommendation system and its transfer into standards.
Identify binding and non-binding international legal instruments.
Analyse supervision, peer review and cooperation mechanisms.
Compare the transposition of international standards in different countries.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with IAEA NUCLEUS, EUR-Lex, advanced Excel and Microsoft Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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