Master’s in Advanced Inspection Engineering (Phased Array, Guided Waves) in Nuclear
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in advanced inspection engineering (phased array, guided waves) for nuclear. 12 modules covering in-service inspection, ultrasonic physics, phased array, TOFD/FMC/TFM, guided waves, eddy current testing, degradation mechanisms, simulation and POD qualification, inspection robotics and integrity assessment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Advanced Inspection Engineering (Phased Array, Guided Waves) in Nuclear — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear-related activity is limited to research, isotope applications and the regulation of imported radioactive materials. The country maintains a firm policy position against nuclear power under the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act 1987. Relevant professional roles mainly involve radiation protection, medical and industrial applications, and international safeguards cooperation, overseen by the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Health.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$19,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Does New Zealand have nuclear engineering registration or recognition?
New Zealand has no domestic nuclear power industry, and its nuclear-related activity is regulated mainly through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for the Environment under the Radiation Protection framework. Engineering New Zealand is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is for employers to decide.
Where could nuclear-related engineering skills be used in New Zealand?
Relevant work in New Zealand is limited and mostly found in research, radiation safety, medical physics, and the handling of radioactive materials in industry and health. Employers in these areas generally require specific accredited training and licensing. A private qualification alone is unlikely to satisfy those requirements.
Can I study this from New Zealand without relocating?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand and no student visa is needed. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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 ASME XI in-service inspection requirements.
Understand the physics of ultrasonics.
Design inspections with phased array and TFM.
Use guided waves for pipe inspection.
Analyse eddy current signals.
Qualify inspections using simulation and POD curves.
Assess the integrity of components containing flaws.
Who it's for
- Level 3 NDT inspectors.
- In-service inspection engineers.
- Eddy current analysts.
- Inspection qualification engineers.
- Structural integrity engineers.
- NDT simulation specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- ASME BPVC Section XI (in-service inspection of nuclear power plant components)
- ASME BPVC Section V (non-destructive examination)
- ENIQ Methodology (European methodology for qualification of NDT)
- ISO 13588 (ultrasonic testing: automated phased array technology)
- ISO 10863 (ultrasonic testing: time-of-flight diffraction technique)
- ISO 18211 (long-range guided wave testing of above-ground pipelines)
- ISO 9712 (qualification and certification of NDT personnel)
- EPRI Steam Generator Examination Guidelines (steam generator tube examination)
- CIVA
- UltraVision
- Dispersion Calculator
- MATLAB
- Eddyfi Magnifi
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Objectives of in-service inspection1.2ASME Section XI and its structure1.3Interval-based inspection programmes1.4Class 1, 2 and 3 components1.5Degradation mechanisms in power plants1.6Risk-informed inspection (RI-ISI)1.7ENIQ inspection qualification1.8Spanish inspection regulations1.9Management of results1.10Case study: inspection programme for a primary circuit
2.1Longitudinal and shear waves2.2Acoustic impedance and reflection2.3Refraction and Snell's law2.4Attenuation and scattering2.5Near field and far field2.6Piezoelectric transducers2.7Beam and divergence2.8Waves in anisotropic materials2.9Propagation simulation2.10Lab: calculation of refraction angles and beam field
3.1Principles of phased arrays3.2Focal laws and delays3.3Sectorial, linear and electronic scanning3.4Dynamic focusing3.5Grating lobes3.6Probe design3.7Calibration of PAUT systems3.8A, B, C and S-scan displays3.9ISO 135883.10Practical: focal law design with CIVA
4.1TOFD: time-of-flight diffraction4.2Full Matrix Capture4.3Total Focusing Method4.4Plane wave imaging4.5Flaw sizing4.6Ultrasonics in austenitic welds4.7Ultrasonics in dissimilar metal welds4.8Inspection of complex-geometry components4.9ISO 10863 and ISO 238644.10Lab: TFM reconstruction from FMC data
5.1Physics of guided waves5.2Lamb and torsional waves5.3Dispersion curves5.4Mode selection5.5Long-range pipe inspection5.6Permanent monitoring5.7Inspection of buried pipes5.8Limitations and sensitivity5.9ISO 18211 and ASTM E27755.10Practical: dispersion curves with Dispersion Calculator
6.1Electromagnetic principles6.2Inspection of steam generator tubes6.3Bobbin and rotating probes6.4Eddy current arrays6.5Signal analysis6.6Flaw sizing6.7EPRI steam generator guidelines6.8Analysis software6.9Analyst qualification6.10Case study: signal analysis of a steam generator tube
7.1Remote visual inspection7.2Radiation-tolerant cameras and borescopes7.3Acoustic emission testing7.4Thermography7.5Digital radiography7.6Metallographic replicas7.7Leak testing7.8Concrete inspection7.9Emerging techniques7.10Practical: visual inspection plan for reactor internals
8.1Stress corrosion cracking: IGSCC and PWSCC8.2Thermal fatigue8.3Flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC)8.4Irradiation embrittlement8.5Tube wear8.6Containment corrosion8.7Concrete ageing8.8Ageing management programmes8.9Lessons from incidents8.10Case study: analysis of PWSCC degradation in Alloy 600
9.1Inspection simulation with CIVA9.2Probability of detection (POD) models9.3POD curves and â-versus-a9.4ENIQ methodology9.5Technical justifications9.6Test pieces and flaws9.7Personnel qualification9.8Procedure qualification9.9Qualification bodies9.10Lab: POD curve with a simulation model
10.1Reactor vessel inspection manipulators10.2Nozzle robots10.3Steam generator robots10.4Automated scanners10.5Data acquisition and management10.6AI-assisted analysis10.7Dose reduction10.8Outage logistics10.9Systems integration10.10Practical: automated inspection plan
11.1Fracture mechanics11.2Assessment to ASME XI IWB-360011.3Crack growth11.4Fitness for service11.5Corrosion assessment11.6Repair and replacement11.7Operating decisions11.8Documentation for the regulator11.9Risk management11.10Workshop: flaw assessment to ASME XI
12.1Definition of the component12.2Degradation analysis12.3Technique selection12.4Inspection design12.5Simulation and POD12.6Integrity assessment12.7Qualification plan12.8Conclusions12.9Master'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 standards and applied exercises. The working software is CIVA, UltraVision, Dispersion Calculator, MATLAB and Eddyfi Magnifi, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for phased array ultrasonic inspection, inspection simulation and POD curves, and eddy current signal analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ASME BPVC Section XI, ASME BPVC Section V, ENIQ Methodology, ISO 13588, ISO 10863, ISO 18211, ISO 9712, EPRI Steam Generator Examination Guidelines.
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 able to run 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 CIVA, UltraVision, Dispersion Calculator, MATLAB and Eddyfi Magnifi, 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 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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