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Graduate Academic Certificate in Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Academic Certificate in Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions gives foundational knowledge of the interactions and effects of radiation on matter, including biological material at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organism level. It is one of three graduate certificates in the Nuclear Safety and Technology micro-credential suite; learners may take any or all but only one course at a time.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics/Radiation Biology)  |  Intake: September, January; part-time, online, course-based; typical deadline October  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions is one of three graduate certificates in the Micro-credential suite and is designed to give the foundational knowledge of the interactions and effects of radiation on matter, including biological material at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organism level. The Nuclear Safety and Technology Micro-credentials provide the fundamental knowledge required for careers in the nuclear industry. This micro-credential is designed to provide focused training in specific areas of study while allowing flexibility. Learners do not need to commit to a full program of study in advance (such as the MSc program in Radiation Sciences); instead, pick from among the to

Intake: September, January

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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