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 Malta
Malta has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear engineering relevance lies mainly in radiation protection, safeguards awareness, medical and industrial radiation use, and regulatory oversight of radioactive materials. The Malta Radiation Protection Department and the Health Directorate oversee the use of radiation in hospitals, research and industry. Engineers may find roles in medical physics support, radiological monitoring and compliance. The sector is largely confined to applied and regulatory work rather than fuel cycle activity.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a professional route in Malta for nuclear engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Malta does not operate nuclear power plants, so nuclear engineering careers there are limited, and roles are more likely in regulation, consultancy or international work. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant regulatory body, so verify this before enrolling.
What employment could this training lead to in Malta?
Given Malta has no nuclear power generation, local opportunities are few and would mostly sit within consultancy, international organisations or firms working abroad. Employers in these roles set their own qualification requirements, and a private online qualification may or may not be accepted. Reviewing job requirements and speaking with employers will show how the training would be viewed.
Can I study this from Malta without relocating, and how is the workload structured?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, so you do not need a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and fees are payable in instalments, with possible employer sponsorship.
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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.
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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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