Course in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour
Online 300-hour course in simulation of irradiated materials behaviour. 6 modules covering ASTM E185 (reactor pressure vessel surveillance programmes), ASTM E900 (embrittlement trend curve) and SRIM/TRIM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour — studying from Singapore
Singapore has no nuclear power plants, and nuclear activity is limited to research, radiation safety and the use of radioisotopes in industry and healthcare. The National Environment Agency regulates radiation protection and the use of radioactive materials. Engineers with nuclear skills in Singapore typically work on radiation safety, nuclear instrumentation or regional advisory and monitoring roles, rather than on fuel cycle operations. Demand is linked to medical, research and industrial applications.
Fees for Singapore: S$920 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Singapore has no operating nuclear power plants, and nuclear-related activities are overseen by the National Environment Agency and other agencies. Professional Engineer status is handled by the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Singapore has no domestic nuclear power industry, so opportunities in this field are limited and mostly linked to regional energy projects, research, radiation safety, or international employers. An online private qualification may support general knowledge but does not guarantee a role. Employers will weigh relevant experience and licensing highly.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from Singapore while working, with no student visa needed. The workload is substantial, so be realistic about hours. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, though you should confirm whether your employer funds training in this specialised area.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the mechanisms of irradiation damage in metals.
Calculate displacements per atom according to ASTM E693.
Analyse the embrittlement of pressure vessel steels.
Interpret surveillance programmes according to ASTM E185.
Model damage at atomic and mesoscale.
Evaluate the structural integrity of irradiated components.
Compare candidate materials for advanced fission and fusion.
Who it's for
- Nuclear materials engineer wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Irradiation damage researcher wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Structural integrity engineer wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Fracture mechanics specialist wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Ageing management engineer wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Atomistic simulation analyst wishing to specialise in Simulation of Irradiated Materials Behaviour.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the nuclear industry.
What you'll work with
- ASTM E185 (reactor pressure vessel surveillance programmes)
- ASTM E900 (embrittlement trend curve)
- ASTM E693 (displacements per atom in steels)
- ASTM E521 (neutron damage simulation with ions)
- ASME BPVC Section XI (in-service inspection)
- 10 CFR 50 Appendix G (fracture toughness requirements)
- RCC-MRx (components for high-temperature and irradiation service)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Displacement cascades and dpa1.2NRT and arc-dpa models1.3Point defects: vacancies and interstitials1.4Recombination and defect sinks1.5Transmutation and helium production1.6Neutron spectrum and dose rate1.7Neutron versus ion irradiation1.8Resulting microstructure: loops and voids1.9Materials for fission and fusion reactors1.10Practice: estimating dpa with SRIM
2.1Hardening and embrittlement2.2Shift of the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature2.3Swelling from voids2.4Irradiation-induced creep2.5Irradiation growth in zirconium alloys2.6Radiation-induced segregation2.7Irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking2.8Helium embrittlement2.9Vessel surveillance according to ASTM E1852.10Case study: RTNDT shift according to RG 1.99
3.1EAM and MEAM interatomic potentials3.2Cascade simulation with LAMMPS3.3Boundary conditions and thermostats3.4Defect formation and migration energies3.5Defect–dislocation interaction3.6Machine-learning potentials3.7First-principles calculations with DFT3.8Time scales and limitations3.9Defect analysis with OVITO3.10Laboratory: 10 keV cascade in iron with LAMMPS
4.1Object kinetic Monte Carlo4.2Reaction rate theory4.3Cluster dynamics4.4Discrete dislocation dynamics4.5Phase-field modelling of precipitation4.6Void evolution and swelling4.7Hardening by the dispersed barrier model4.8Coupling between scales4.9MOOSE and MARMOT platforms4.10Workshop: defect evolution by rate theory
5.1Phenomenology of the UO2 pellet5.2Fission gas release5.3Densification and swelling5.4Pellet–cladding interaction5.5High-burnup structure5.6FRAPCON, TRANSURANUS and BISON codes5.7Cladding corrosion and hydriding5.8Behaviour under RIA and LOCA5.9Accident-tolerant fuels5.10Laboratory: power history with a fuel code
6.1Selection of material and problem6.2Dose and spectrum estimation6.3Atomistic simulation of defects6.4Mesoscale evolution model6.5Prediction of mechanical properties6.6Comparison with experimental data6.7Uncertainty analysis6.8Design implications6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SRIM/TRIM, LAMMPS, ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Python (NumPy), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for Charpy tests on surveillance specimens, microstructural analysis of irradiated materials and irradiation damage calculations. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the mechanisms of irradiation damage in metals.
Calculate displacements per atom according to ASTM E693.
Analyse the embrittlement of pressure vessel steels.
Interpret surveillance programmes according to ASTM E185.
Model damage at atomic and mesoscale.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses SRIM/TRIM, LAMMPS, ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Python (NumPy). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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