Master’s in Regulatory Compliance, QA/QM (ASME/ISO/IEC) and Auditing Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulatory compliance, QA/QM (ASME/ISO/IEC) and audit engineering. 12 modules covering nuclear quality, IAEA management requirements, ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III certification, ISO 9001 and ISO 19443, IEC I&C standards, supplier control, management system auditing, corrective action and regulatory compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Regulatory Compliance, QA/QM (ASME/ISO/IEC) and Auditing Engineering — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has a long history in nuclear engineering and maintains a substantial sector spanning reactor operation, decommissioning, fuel cycle and new build projects. Sites at Sellafield, Hinkley Point, Dounreay and Harwell host work on fuel cycle, waste management and advanced reactor technology. Organisations such as the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, EDF, Rolls-Royce SMR and Urenco UK employ engineers in design, safety and operations. Nuclear activities are overseen by the Office for Nuclear Regulation, which sets strict safety and security requirements.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £8,280 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK regulators and bodies govern nuclear engineering, and how do they treat private training?
The Office for Nuclear Regulation regulates nuclear safety in the UK, and the Nuclear Institute is the main professional body. Competence requirements for licensed sites are set by the operator and regulator. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so they carry no regulatory standing and recognition is at the discretion of employers and the Nuclear Institute.
Do UK nuclear operators and fuel cycle employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK nuclear employers typically require security clearance, specific competence assessments and qualifications recognised within the industry. A private online qualification may add to your profile but is unlikely to replace formal requirements. Employers decide its value, so check the entry criteria for roles you want before investing in the programme.
How intensive is the programme, and can I fund it through employer sponsorship in the UK?
Specialist courses take 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, all online in English with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments. Employer sponsorship is possible, and many UK nuclear employers run their own training schemes, so ask whether your employer would fund this specifically.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the quality requirements specific to the nuclear sector.
Apply IAEA management requirements.
Implement programmes compliant with ASME NQA-1 and ISO 19443.
Interpret ASME Section III and its certification requirements.
Apply IEC instrumentation and control standards.
Plan and conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011.
Manage regulatory compliance and corrective actions.
Who it's for
- Nuclear quality auditors.
- Quality assurance managers.
- Licensing engineers.
- Supplier inspectors.
- Regulatory compliance managers.
- Corrective action specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- ASME NQA-1 (quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications)
- IAEA GSR Part 2 (leadership and management for safety)
- ISO 19443 (quality management for the nuclear supply chain)
- ASME BPVC Section III (rules for construction of nuclear facility components)
- 10 CFR 50 Appendix B (quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants)
- ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems)
- IEC 61513 (I&C systems important to safety: general requirements)
- 10 CFR 21 (reporting of defects and non-compliance)
- SAP QM
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Intelex
- Minitab
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Particular features of nuclear quality1.2Evolution since 10 CFR 50 Appendix B1.3Quality assurance versus quality management1.4Safety classification and graded quality1.5Relationship with safety culture1.6Responsibilities of the licensee and suppliers1.7Quality in construction projects1.8Historical quality failures1.9Professional ethics of the auditor1.10Case study: analysis of quality failures at Flamanville
2.1GSR Part 2: leadership and management2.2Integrated management system2.3Graded approach2.4Process management2.5Measurement, assessment and improvement2.6Guides GS-G-3.1 and 3.52.7Supply chain management2.8Safety culture within the system2.9Self-assessment2.10Workshop: process map of a nuclear organisation
3.1Structure of NQA-13.2The 18 basic requirements3.3Organisation and quality programme3.4Design control3.5Procurement control3.6Instructions and procedures3.7Document and records control3.8Software quality: Part II3.9Commercial grade dedication3.10Practical: quality plan compliant with NQA-1
4.1Structure of ASME BPVC Section III4.2Classes of nuclear components4.3N and NPT certificates and stamps4.4The Authorized Inspector4.5The ASME quality manual4.6Examination and testing: Section V4.7In-service inspection: Section XI4.8Equivalence with RCC-M4.9ASME audits4.10Case study: requirements for obtaining the N stamp
5.1High-level structure of ISO standards5.2ISO 9001:2015 and its clauses5.3ISO 19443 for the nuclear supply chain5.4Specific nuclear requirements5.5Items and services important to safety5.6Safety culture at suppliers5.7ISO 19443 certification5.8Integration with ISO 14001 and ISO 450015.9Transition from other systems5.10Workshop: ISO 19443 gap analysis
6.1IEC 61513: I&C architecture6.2IEC 60880: category A software6.3IEC 62138: category B and C software6.4IEC 61226: classification of functions6.5IEC 60780: environmental qualification6.6IEC 60980: seismic qualification6.7IEC 62645: cybersecurity6.8Comparison with IEEE6.9Equipment certification6.10Practical: IEC requirements matrix for a system
7.1Supplier qualification7.2Supplier audits7.3NUPIC evaluation7.4Requirements in purchase orders7.5Source and receipt inspection7.6Commercial grade dedication: EPRI 30020029827.7Prevention of CFSI items7.8Management of supplier non-conformances7.9Performance monitoring7.10Lab: dedication plan for a commercial component
8.1ISO 19011: auditing guidelines8.2Audit programme8.3Planning an audit8.4Audit techniques and sampling8.5Interviews and evidence8.6Writing findings8.7Audit reports8.8Follow-up of corrective actions8.9Auditor competence8.10Practical: simulated audit of a welding process
9.1Identification of non-conformances9.2Classification and disposition9.3Root cause analysis9.4Corrective action programme (CAP)9.510 CFR 21 reporting9.6Trends and statistical analysis9.7Effectiveness of actions9.8Lessons learned9.9Management tools9.10Case study: reporting a defect under Part 21
10.1Spanish regulatory framework: CSN and IS10.2CSN safety instructions10.3Regulation in the USA and France10.4Regulatory inspections10.5Management of regulatory commitments10.6Licences and their basis10.7Change management: 10 CFR 50.5910.8Periodic safety reviews10.9Sanctions regime10.10Workshop: evaluating a change under 50.59
11.1Project quality plans11.2Configuration management11.3Document control in projects11.4Quality in construction11.5Commissioning tests11.6Quality in decommissioning11.7Quality indicators11.8Digitalisation of quality11.9Knowledge management11.10Practical: quality plan for a modification project
12.1Selection of the organisation or process12.2Analysis of the regulatory framework12.3Gap analysis12.4Management system design12.5Audit programme12.6Supplier control plan12.7Improvement proposal12.8Conclusions12.9Master'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 SAP QM, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Intelex and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for management system audits, regulatory gap analysis, and commercial grade dedication. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ASME NQA-1, IAEA GSR Part 2, ISO 19443, ASME BPVC Section III, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 19011, IEC 61513, 10 CFR 21.
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 SAP QM, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Intelex and Minitab, 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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