Short Courses
UNENE’s two-day Short Courses deliver focused, high-impact learning in key areas of nuclear science and engineering. Designed for both UNENE graduate students and nuclear industry professionals, these sessions are a fast, practical way to refresh your knowledge or dive deeper into specialized topics.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen technical skills, stay current with industry practices, or gain insights from experienced instructors, these courses are tailored for real-world application – not just theory.
Courses:
To view course descriptions, select from the list below. For availability, and to see whether a course is open to industry professionals or current graduate students, please refer to the UNENE course calendar (link in footer).
Chemistry
Recommended preparation for UN808 Reactor Chemistry and Corrosion.
Mathematics and Modelling
Recommended preparation for most UNENE courses.
Nuclear Fuel Engineering
Recommended preparation for UN806 Nuclear Fuel Engineering.
Nuclear Power Plant Operations
This course is open for Industry only.
Physics
Recommended preparation for UN0802 Nuclear Reactor Physics.
Safety
Recommended preparation for UN803 Nuclear Reactor Safety Design.
Thermodynamics
Recommended preparation for UN807 Power Plant Thermodynamics.
Thermal Hydraulics
Recommended preparation for UN804 Nuclear Reactor Heat Transport System Design.
Upcoming Short Courses:
Click on the course below to learn more.
Nuclear Power Plant Operations
This course is open for everyone. This short and focused 2-day online UNENE course offers a practical, high-level introduction to key systems and operations.
August 13-14, 2026
CANDU Design
This short course provides a high-level overview of CANDU reactor design, safety, and thermal hydraulics.
September 5-6, 2026
Please note:
Short Courses are for professional development/refresher only and do not carry academic credit.
Availability varies each semester – check the course calendar for details.
More courses may be added in the future, so check back often!
Other helpful information...
Admissions
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Student FAQs
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Courses
Explore our full list of graduate-level nuclear engineering courses and descriptions.
Course Calendar
Explore the UNENE Course Calendar to plan your learning schedule.