Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Radiation Detection and Measurement
• Waste Management
• PPE
• Contamination Control
• Decontamination Procedures
• Incident Assessments
• Site Systems including CANDU Reactors
• Instrumentation: ionization chambers, proportional and Geiger counters, scintillation counters and dosimeters
• ALARA Application

Suggested job titles:

• Radiation Protection Technician
• Radiation Protection and Measurement
• Waste Management Officer
• Radiation Safety Officer
• Research Technician
• NORM Technician
• Contamination Monitor
• Radiation Surveyor

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

This program requires students to complete one co-op work term. Qualified students who achieve the minimum GPA of 2.7 and must not have failed/missed any courses previous to work term; and successfully complete GEP1001 – Cooperative Education & Job Readiness two academic terms before the first scheduled work term. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.

Additional Info:

Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.