BA in Nuclear physics and Nuclear power

The purpose of the educational program is to train highly qualified, competitive professionals with foundational knowledge and practical competencies in nuclear physics and nuclear energy, fulfilling the demands of both international and national labor markets.

Upon successful completion of the educational program, students will be able to: Apply methods to ensure nuclear and radiation safety, as well as security and control of nuclear materials, including technical and environmental safety in the workplace; Conduct computer processing, mathematical calculations, and statistical analysis of experimental results, with graph construction and measurement error estimation; Utilize experimental, theoretical, and computational methods in research and design, including the determination of the chemical and phase composition, structure, and properties of materials; Organize research and experimental activities using theories of physical phenomena and processes, laws of classical and quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, and basic chemical principles; Perform calculations for nuclear reactions, nuclear decay processes, uranium pellet production, plasma interactions, and radiation-material interactions, relevant to the fundamental processes of nuclear physics, atomic energy, thermonuclear fusion, and radioecology; Demonstrate knowledge as well-rounded individuals with high civic and social responsibility, proficient in scientific research methodologies and the principles of academic integrity; Analyze the characteristics and principles of modern nuclear power plants, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of different reactor types and electronic control systems; Apply economic, environmental, and legal knowledge, as well as skills in entrepreneurship, patenting, labor protection, self-development principles, tolerance, and cultural awareness in professional settings; Examine the processes involved in the nuclear fuel cycle, optimizing production technologies from nuclear fuel creation to waste disposal; Use fundamental laws of nature and the physical and mathematical apparatus, along with electrical calculations, to solve complex problems in nuclear physics and nuclear energy; Assess the applications of nanotechnology, beam-plasma systems, nuclear power, laser facilities, X-ray and other beams in radiation materials science and nuclear physics; Evaluate the properties of nanomaterials and structural materials, and determine their suitability for manufacturing parts and assemblies in nuclear power and thermonuclear installations.