Master’s in Logistics, Transport and Packaging of Radioactive Material Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in logistics, transport and packaging engineering for radioactive material. 12 modules covering the regulatory framework, classification, package types and design, package testing and certification, transport operations, radiation protection, security and emergencies, and medical and fuel cycle logistics, with IAEA SSR-6, ADR and MicroShield, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Logistics, Transport and Packaging of Radioactive Material Engineering — studying from the United States
The United States operates the world's largest nuclear fleet, and nuclear engineering remains a critical sector across regions including the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Utilities, reactor vendors and national laboratories such as Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratory conduct research in reactor design, fuel cycle technologies and advanced reactors. Safety and licensing are governed by strict federal oversight, making regulatory knowledge essential. Engineers also contribute to decommissioning, waste management and fuel fabrication.
Fees for the United States: US$11,090 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
How is nuclear engineering regulated in the United States?
Nuclear activities are regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and, for some areas, the Department of Energy. Professional bodies include the American Nuclear Society. Individual licensed roles, such as reactor operators, are certified under NRC rules. SEIUM's private qualifications do not grant any NRC license or accreditation, and their use is decided by employers.
What career opportunities exist in US nuclear fuel cycle work?
Opportunities arise with reactor operators, fuel fabricators, enrichment and fuel services companies, national laboratories, and consultancies. Roles include reactor engineer, fuel cycle analyst, and radiation safety engineer. Security clearances and NRC-specific qualifications can be required, so check the requirements of each specific role.
Can I study nuclear topics online from the US?
Yes, programmes are fully online and taught in English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Because nuclear employers have strict requirements, confirm with them how they view private training.
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 the regulatory framework for the transport of radioactive material.
Classify radioactive materials for transport.
Select the appropriate package type.
Design packaging and evaluate its regulatory tests.
Manage the approval and certification of packages.
Organise transport operations with radiation protection.
Prepare security and emergency plans.
Who it's for
- Dangerous goods safety advisers.
- Packaging design engineers.
- Radioactive logistics managers.
- Radiation protection technicians.
- Package certification specialists.
- Shipment coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter dangerous goods transport.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 (regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material)
- ADR (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- RID (international carriage of dangerous goods by rail)
- IMDG Code (maritime transport of dangerous goods)
- ICAO Technical Instructions (air transport of dangerous goods)
- 10 CFR Part 71 (packaging and transport of radioactive material)
- IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for the IAEA transport regulations)
- MicroShield
- LS-DYNA
- MCNP
- Abaqus
- SAP TM
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1IAEA SSR-6 Regulations and their evolution1.2The ADR Agreement for road transport1.3The RID Regulations for rail transport1.4The IMDG Code for maritime transport1.5ICAO Technical Instructions1.6Transposition in Spain and competent authorities1.7Role of the CSN and the Ministry of Transport1.8Class 7 dangerous goods1.9Responsibilities of the consignor and carrier1.10Case study: identifying requirements for a multimodal shipment
2.1Specific activity and A1 and A2 values2.2Low specific activity (LSA) material2.3Surface contaminated objects (SCO)2.4Special form radioactive material2.5Fissile material and exceptions2.6Uranium hexafluoride2.7Excepted packages and their conditions2.8Assignment of UN numbers2.9Calculation of content limits2.10Practical exercise: classification of an industrial source
3.1Industrial packages IP-1, IP-2 and IP-33.2Type A packages and their tests3.3Type B(U) and B(M) packages3.4Type C packages for air transport3.5Packages for fissile material3.6Packages for UF63.7Spent fuel casks3.8Packages for decommissioning waste3.9Package selection according to contents3.10Workshop: package selection for different materials
4.1General design requirements4.2Containment and leaktightness4.3Shielding and dose rates4.4Thermal analysis under normal and accident conditions4.5Criticality safety4.6Impact limiters4.7Closures, seals and bolting4.8Materials and manufacturing4.9Design of dual-purpose casks4.10Laboratory: shielding calculation for a Type B cask
5.1Normal conditions of transport5.29-metre free drop test5.3Puncture test5.4800 °C thermal test5.5Water immersion5.6Leaktightness tests5.7Scale models and numerical simulation5.8Finite element impact analysis5.9International test facilities5.10Practical exercise: drop simulation with LS-DYNA
6.1Approval of package designs6.2Multilateral and unilateral approval6.3Special form certificates6.4Package safety case6.5Quality assurance in design and manufacturing6.6Maintenance of packages in service6.7Validation of foreign certificates6.8Review periodicity6.9IAEA certificate database6.10Case study: review of a Type B package safety case
7.1Transport index and criticality safety index7.2Labelling and marking of packages7.3Placarding of vehicles7.4Transport documentation7.5Dose limitation in vehicles7.6Segregation and stowage7.7Storage in transit7.8Exclusive use of vehicles7.9Pre-shipment checks7.10Workshop: documentation for a shipment of medical sources
8.1Radiation protection programme8.2Doses to drivers and handlers8.3Optimisation of routes and times8.4Dose rate monitoring8.5Non-fixed surface contamination8.6Training of staff involved8.7ADR safety adviser8.8Dose recording and surveillance8.9Operating experience in transport8.10Practical exercise: estimation of a driver's dose
9.1Security of radioactive material in transit9.2Security plans9.3IAEA source categorisation9.4Communication with authorities9.5Transport emergency plans9.6Response to road accidents9.7Recovery and decontamination9.8Incident notification9.9Emergency exercises9.10Case study: response to an accident involving a Type A package
10.1Logistics of short-lived radiopharmaceuticals10.2Air transport of medical isotopes10.3Molybdenum-99 supply10.4Transport of industrial radiography sources10.5Fresh fuel logistics10.6Transport of spent fuel to storage10.7Transport of waste to El Cabril10.8Maritime transport of fuel cycle material10.9Contracting authorised carriers10.10Workshop: logistics plan for hospital radiopharmaceuticals
11.1Carrier quality management system11.2Audits of logistics providers11.3Route risk assessment11.4Insurance and civil liability11.5Logistics and safety indicators11.6Digitalisation and shipment traceability11.7GPS tracking and telemetry11.8Management of incidents and non-conformances11.9Continuous process improvement11.10Practical exercise: risk analysis of a road route
12.1Definition of the logistics flow to be studied12.2Material classification and requirements12.3Package selection or design12.4Package safety assessment12.5Transport plan and documentation12.6Radiological and risk assessment12.7Associated emergency plan12.8Conclusions of the logistics study12.9Master'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 each intake, making it compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MicroShield, LS-DYNA, MCNP, Abaqus and SAP TM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for classifying material for shipment, designing and assessing packages and planning multimodal transport. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IAEA SSR-6 Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), RID (Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail), IMDG Code, ICAO Technical Instructions, 10 CFR Part 71 and IAEA SSG-26 Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 MicroShield, LS-DYNA, MCNP, Abaqus and SAP TM, 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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