Objective of Educational Program

The objective of the educational program is to train highly qualified specialists in the field of nuclear energy who possess fundamental knowledge in nuclear and applied physics, engineering and technical skills, as well as digital competencies necessary for the design, operation, automation, and safety assurance of nuclear power installations.

The program is aimed at developing students’ abilities to:

-understand and analyze physical processes occurring in nuclear reactors and radiation-affected materials;

-apply modern digital and computational technologies (including SCADA systems, digital twins, IoT, and artificial intelligence) for monitoring and controlling technological processes at nuclear energy facilities;

-perform engineering calculations and simulation of nuclear installations using professional software tools (such as MCNP, SCALE, and others);

-ensure the reliable and safe operation of equipment and systems at nuclear power plants, including aspects of cybersecurity;

-adapt to the requirements of the modern nuclear energy industry and participate in the development of innovative technological solutions.

List of a specialist’s positions

• Nuclear Energy Engineer-Physicist
• Nuclear Installation Operation Engineer
• Radiation Safety Engineer
• Engineer in Automation and Process Control (SCADA, Automated Process Control Systems)
• Engineer in Technical Maintenance and Diagnostics of NPP Equipment
• Specialist in Nuclear Reactor Calculations and Modeling (MCNP, SCALE)
• Cybersecurity Engineer for Critical Infrastructure Facilities
• Engineer in Microcontrollers and Digital Devices for the Nuclear Industry
• Data Analysis and Digital Twin Specialist in Nuclear Energy
• Junior Researcher or Research Assistant at a Nuclear Research Institute

Learning outcomes

• Apply teamwork skills, ethical behavior, entrepreneurial mindset, and financial literacy in professional activities, considering their social significance. Evaluate the impact of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle on sustainable personal development.
• Design and analyze analog electronic circuits considering the operating principles of hardware components and system functionality requirements
• Analyze the operating principles of nuclear reactors and identify methods for calculating nuclear processes using modern specialized software and digital platforms.
• Apply Kazakh, Russian, and English languages in oral and written professional communication; interpret, argue, and format academic and technical texts.
• Apply mathematical and natural science methods to describe, analyze, and model physical processes underlying nuclear and energy technologies.
• Apply modern programming languages, development tools, databases, and digital platforms to create engineering-oriented software solutions.
• Apply data intelligence methods, including machine learning and deep learning, to optimize engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Design and apply digital monitoring and control systems in nuclear energy, ensuring their information and cybersecurity.
• Evaluate readiness for professional activity in the nuclear industry through participation in internships and completion of a graduation project applying theoretical knowledge in practice.