Master’s in Metallurgy and Welding Engineering for Nuclear Components
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in metallurgy and welding engineering for nuclear components. 12 modules covering physical and welding metallurgy, nuclear component materials, welding processes, procedure qualification, ASME III joint design, non-destructive testing, defect assessment, in-plant repair and nuclear quality assurance, with ASME BPVC Sections II, III and IX and SYSWELD, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Metallurgy and Welding Engineering for Nuclear Components — studying from India
India's manufacturing base spans steel, chemicals, automotive components, pharmaceuticals and capital goods, with industrial clusters in Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Vadodara and Jamshedpur. Major employers include Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Larsen & Toubro, alongside a large network of small and medium manufacturers. Quality assurance follows Bureau of Indian Standards norms and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The Quality Council of India promotes quality management practices. Engineers in this area focus on materials selection, process optimisation, production engineering and quality control.
Fees for India: ₹1,050,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which Indian standards and bodies matter for materials and quality professionals?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) sets national standards, and the Quality Council of India is widely referred to in quality management. SEIUM's qualification is a private one, not an official degree, and it is not accredited by a national body. Whether it counts for a role is decided by the employer, so it is worth confirming with them first.
Which employers in India work in manufacturing and quality engineering?
Automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, steel, and general manufacturing companies all employ materials and quality engineers. Recruitment depends on the employer's requirements, such as experience with quality systems and certifications they recognise. The qualification may support your application, but it does not guarantee any position or salary level.
Can I manage this course with a job and in my time zone in India?
The course is online and taught in English, so no visa or relocation is needed and you can study from any Indian city. Because it is online and tutor-supported, you can plan study around your working hours. Check the workload for your chosen programme length, and ask whether your employer can sponsor the fees, since instalments are also available.
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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 physical metallurgy to nuclear component materials.
Select materials in accordance with ASME and RCC-M.
Choose the appropriate welding processes.
Analyse the metallurgy of welded joints.
Qualify welding procedures and welders.
Apply non-destructive testing and assess defects.
Manage quality in nuclear manufacturing.
Who it's for
- Nuclear welding engineers looking to deepen their expertise in metallurgy and welding for nuclear components.
- Welding coordinators working on code-governed fabrication.
- Non-destructive testing inspectors moving into nuclear component inspection.
- Materials engineers in the nuclear and heavy equipment industries.
- Manufacturing quality engineers responsible for nuclear supply.
- Metallurgists who want to apply their knowledge to welded nuclear components.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join nuclear component manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ASME BPVC Section III (rules for construction of nuclear facility components)
- ASME BPVC Section IX (welding, brazing and fusing qualifications)
- ASME BPVC Section II (materials specifications)
- ASME BPVC Section XI (in-service inspection of nuclear components)
- ASME NQA-1 (quality assurance for nuclear facilities)
- RCC-M (French design and construction rules for PWR mechanical components)
- ISO 15614-1 (specification and qualification of welding procedures)
- ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
- SYSWELD
- Simufact Welding
- Thermo-Calc
- Abaqus
- WeldOffice
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Crystal structure and defects1.2Iron-carbon phase diagrams1.3Phase transformations1.4TTT and CCT diagrams1.5Quenching and tempering heat treatments1.6Strengthening mechanisms1.7Grain size1.8Low-alloy steels1.9Stainless steels and their metallurgy1.10Laboratory: metallographic preparation of a steel
2.1SA-508 and SA-533 steels2.2304L and 316L stainless steels2.3Nickel alloys2.4CF8M cast steels2.5Carbon steels for piping2.6Bolting materials2.7Internal stainless steel cladding2.8Steam generator materials2.9ASME Section II specifications2.10Case study: material selection for a nozzle
3.1Forging of large parts3.2Ingots and segregation3.3Quality heat treatments3.4Hydrogen control3.5Acceptance testing3.6Material traceability3.7Manufacturers of large forgings3.8Known manufacturing anomalies3.9Additive manufacturing in nuclear components3.10Practical exercise: review of a material certificate
4.1Shielded metal arc welding4.2TIG welding with cold and hot wire4.3MIG/MAG welding on auxiliary components4.4Submerged arc welding4.5Electron beam welding4.6Laser welding and cladding4.7Weld overlay and cladding4.8Orbital pipe welding4.9Automated and robotic welding4.10Workshop: process selection for a pipe joint
5.1Welding thermal cycle5.2Heat-affected zone5.3Weld pool solidification5.4Hot cracking5.5Cold cracking5.6Delta ferrite in stainless steels5.7Dissimilar steel-nickel welds5.8Sensitisation of stainless steels5.9Residual stresses and their measurement5.10Laboratory: ferrite measurement in a stainless steel deposit
6.1ASME Section IX6.2WPS and PQR6.3Essential and non-essential variables6.4Welder qualification6.5ISO 15614 and ISO 96066.6Qualification tests6.7Qualification management6.8RCC-M qualification requirements6.9Welding coordination to ISO 147316.10Practical exercise: writing a WPS for a pipe weld
7.1Component classes7.2Joint design requirements7.3Weld categories7.4Fabrication requirements7.5Post-weld heat treatments7.6NB, NC and ND requirements7.7French RCC-M code for components7.8N stamp and certification7.9Fabrication documentation7.10Case study: requirements for a Class 1 weld
8.1Visual inspection of welds8.2Liquid penetrant testing8.3Magnetic particle testing8.4Industrial and digital radiography8.5Conventional ultrasonic testing of joints8.6Phased array and TOFD8.7Eddy current testing8.8Personnel qualification to ISO 97128.9ENIQ technique qualification8.10Workshop: interpretation of a weld radiograph
9.1Types of weld defects9.2Acceptance criteria9.3Flaw evaluation to ASME XI9.4Fracture mechanics in welds9.5Residual stresses in assessment9.6Weld repairs9.7Failure analysis9.8Operating experience of failures9.9Non-conformance documentation9.10Practical exercise: assessment of a linear indication
10.1Repairs to ASME XI10.2Structural weld overlay10.3Temper bead welding10.4Underwater welding10.5Remote welding in dose areas10.6Dose control during repairs10.7Replacement of major components10.8Steam generator repair10.9International repair experience10.10Case study: temper bead repair of a nozzle
11.1NQA-1 quality assurance11.210 CFR 50 Appendix B11.3Manufacturer audits11.4Inspection points11.5Role of the authorised inspector11.6Non-conformance management11.7Counterfeit parts prevention11.8Quality records11.9Quality culture11.10Workshop: inspection point plan for a component
12.1Definition of the component or joint12.2Code and specification requirements12.3Selection of materials and processes12.4Procedure development12.5Testing and inspection plan12.6Evaluation of results12.7Quality plan12.8Conclusions on the procedure12.9Thesis 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 each intake, so the programme is compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SYSWELD, Simufact Welding, Thermo-Calc, Abaqus and WeldOffice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for welding procedure qualification, non-destructive testing of joints and assessment of weld defects. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ASME BPVC Section III, ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME BPVC Section II, ASME BPVC Section XI, ASME NQA-1, RCC-M, ISO 15614-1, ISO 9712.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 SYSWELD, Simufact Welding, Thermo-Calc, Abaqus and WeldOffice, 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, plus 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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