Master’s in International Licensing and Regulation Engineering (IAEA/Euratom/NRC)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in international licensing and regulation engineering (IAEA/Euratom/NRC), structured in 12 modules covering the international nuclear regime, IAEA safety standards, the European, Spanish and US regulatory frameworks, licensing of new plants, regulatory safety assessment, inspection and oversight, facility lifetime, safeguards and emergencies, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture of the international nuclear regime.
Interpret the IAEA safety standards and their hierarchy.
Apply the Euratom and Spanish regulatory frameworks.
Understand the NRC licensing system.
Prepare licensing documentation for new facilities.
Analyse regulatory inspection and oversight processes.
Integrate safeguards and nuclear civil liability obligations.
Who it's for
- Nuclear licensing technicians preparing documentation for regulators.
- Regulatory inspectors.
- Nuclear regulatory consultants.
- Regulatory affairs managers at utilities and vendors.
- Nuclear policy analysts.
- Safeguards specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join a regulatory body.
What you'll work with
- IAEA GSR Part 1 Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safety (IAEA requirements for the national safety framework)
- Directive 2014/87/Euratom (EU nuclear safety framework for nuclear installations)
- 10 CFR Part 52 (US licences, certifications and approvals for nuclear power plants)
- IAEA SF-1 Fundamental Safety Principles (IAEA fundamental safety principles)
- Convention on Nuclear Safety (international treaty on nuclear power plant safety)
- Ley 15/1980 (Spanish law creating the Nuclear Safety Council)
- Real Decreto 1217/2024 (Spanish regulation on nuclear and radioactive facilities)
- NUREG-0800 Standard Review Plan (US NRC review plan for safety analysis reports)
- NRC ADAMS
- IAEA NUCLEUS
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The International Atomic Energy Agency and its mandate1.2The Euratom Treaty and the European Atomic Energy Community1.3The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency1.4The Convention on Nuclear Safety1.5The Joint Convention on spent fuel and radioactive waste1.6The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material1.7Civil liability: the Paris and Vienna Conventions1.8IRRS and OSART peer reviews1.9Regulators' associations: WENRA and ENSREG1.10Case study: map of a country's international obligations
2.1Hierarchy: Fundamentals, Requirements and Guides2.2SF-1 fundamental safety principles2.3GSR Part 1 governmental framework2.4GSR Part 2 management system2.5GSR Part 3 radiation protection2.6GSR Part 4 safety assessment2.7Specific design and operation requirements2.8Site safety guides2.9Incorporation of standards into national law2.10Workshop: gap analysis against GSR Part 4
3.1Directive 2014/87/Euratom on nuclear safety3.2Directive 2013/59/Euratom on basic safety standards3.3Directive 2011/70/Euratom on radioactive waste3.4WENRA reference levels for existing reactors3.5Safety objectives for new reactors3.6Post-Fukushima European stress tests3.7Topical peer reviews3.8Euratom safety control and safeguards3.9Regulation on transfers of material3.10Case study: transposition of the nuclear safety directive
4.1Law 25/1964 on nuclear energy4.2Law 15/1980 creating the CSN4.3The 2024 regulation on nuclear and radioactive facilities4.4CSN instructions, guides and circulars4.5Ministry authorisations and CSN reports4.6Integrated plant oversight system4.7Penalty regime in nuclear matters4.8Public participation and transparency4.9General Radioactive Waste Plan4.10Practical exercise: processing a modification authorisation
5.1Structure of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission5.2Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations5.310 CFR Part 50 and Part 525.4General design criteria5.5Standard Review Plan NUREG-08005.6NRC regulatory guides5.7The Reactor Oversight Process (ROP)5.8Licensing of advanced reactors under Part 535.9Public hearings and the ACRS5.10Case study: analysis of an NRC generic letter
6.1Phases: siting, construction and operation6.2Site evaluation to SSR-16.3Preliminary and final safety analysis reports6.4Standard design certification6.5Combined licence (COL)6.6Environmental impact assessment6.7Inspections, tests, analyses and acceptance criteria (ITAAC)6.8Commissioning and pre-nuclear testing6.9SMR licensing and harmonisation6.10Workshop: structure of a PSAR safety report
7.1Review of deterministic analyses7.2Review of PSA7.3Regulatory acceptance criteria7.4Human factors assessment7.5Assessment of digital I&C systems7.6Nuclear security assessment7.7Risk-informed licensing7.8Requests for additional information and commitments7.9Regulator's safety evaluation report7.10Practical exercise: review of a chapter of the safety analysis report
8.1Baseline inspection programme8.2Role of resident inspectors8.3Reactive inspections after events8.4Findings and their categorisation8.5Performance indicators8.6Action matrix8.7Enforcement measures and penalties8.8Communication of results8.9Transparency and publication8.10Case study: categorisation of an inspection finding
9.1Periodic safety review9.2Renewal of operating authorisations9.3Long-term operation (LTO)9.4Modifications and power uprates9.5Cessation of operation9.6Decommissioning authorisation9.7Declaration of closure9.8Site release9.9Financial guarantees for decommissioning9.10Practical exercise: assessment of a periodic safety review
10.1The Non-Proliferation Treaty: legal framework10.2Comprehensive safeguards agreements10.3Additional Protocol and complementary access10.4Nuclear material accounting and control10.5Euratom safeguards and Regulation 302/200510.6Dual-use export controls10.7The Nuclear Suppliers Group10.8Nuclear security and cybersecurity10.9Ethics and responsibility in regulation10.10Case study: declaration obligations of a facility
11.1Emergency preparedness under GSR Part 711.2Off-site emergency plans11.3Convention on Early Notification11.4Assistance Convention11.5The INES event scale11.6Nuclear civil liability11.7Insurance and compensation funds11.8Crisis communication11.9Lessons from Fukushima for regulation11.10Workshop: regulatory communication of an INES 2 event
12.1Definition of the regulatory problem12.2Review of the applicable legal framework12.3Comparative analysis of regulators12.4Identification of gaps12.5Proposal for a regulatory approach12.6Impact on licensees and stakeholders12.7Implementation plan12.8Conclusions and regulatory proposal12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is 100% online 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NRC ADAMS, IAEA NUCLEUS, Microsoft Project and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: a comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks, review of a safety analysis report and categorisation of inspection findings. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IAEA GSR Part 1 Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safety, Directive 2014/87/Euratom, 10 CFR Part 52, IAEA SF-1 Fundamental Safety Principles, Convention on Nuclear Safety, Ley 15/1980, Real Decreto 1217/2024, NUREG-0800 Standard Review Plan.
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'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 NRC ADAMS, IAEA NUCLEUS, Microsoft Project and Power BI, 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 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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