15 Credits GRADUATE YEAR



Aims/Description: A suitable introduction to the basics of nuclear decommissioning, lower activity radioactive waste and environmental management for students with no experience of the nuclear industries in the U.K. The module aims to introduce and develop subject knowledge and theoretical, conceptual and analytical skills in technical, environmental and policy issues and principles associated with nuclear decommissioning and waste management (principally lower activity wastes) and the environmental management thereof in the UK.

Staff Contact: STENNETT MARTIN C
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Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK