Overview

The two-year Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Co-op Version) program delivered at the Algonquin College is the only program of its kind in Canada. In this program, you learn to monitor radiation levels and implement preventive measures critical to ensuring the safety of employees and members of the public, and providing for protection of the environment.

Learn to effectively complete important tasks focusing on radiation safety, such as detecting and measuring radiation levels, mitigating contamination hazards and providing guidance and information to personnel to control contamination and minimize radiation exposure.

Graduates may find employment in:

nuclear power plants

nuclear-based research and development facilities

decontamination/waste storage facilities

uranium mines/mills

radiation protection contract companies

isotope production/refinement facilities

hospitals that use radioisotopes

universities with radiological labs

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communications

Instrumentation

Contamination Control

Radiation Protection

Science for the Nuclear Industry

Co-Op Education Work Experience

Technical Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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Be sure to apply by the Equal Consideration deadline of February 1. You can apply after February 1 and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Nuclear Engineering View 4 other Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 will be charged.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15472 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7736 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

2722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1361 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

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