FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences European Master of Science in Nuclear Applications Juelich Campus Ginsterweg 1 D-52428 Juelich, AL 52428 DE   Phone: 011+49-241-6009 53270 Fax: 011+49-241-6009 53252   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M. Sc. Nuclear Applications On Campus   While most people are aware of Nuclear Energy, many other uses of atomic nuclei, their constituents and radiation have not yet come to public attention. This is somewhat surprising as we all benefit from these technologies in our daily life when they improve our quality of living. Nuclear techniques are presently being used in fields as diversified as agriculture, aerospace engineering, medicine, biotechnology, chemical engineering, power generation, material science, metallurgy, nanotechnology, and biogeochemistry. Radiotracer investigations set the fundamentals for our understanding of the basic reactions in living cells. The development of new drugs is performed with the aid of radioactively-labeled compounds. In medicine, radiopharmaceuticals help to discover and differentiate diseases as well as to cure them (e.g., diseases of the thyroid, cancer). Basic principles in biotechnology have been investigated and are still being tested with nuclear methods. In agriculture, optimum use of fertilizers and plant-protecting agents are established by radiotracer investigations. The impact of radioactive materials on the environment has been a major field of investigation for many decades, including nuclear waste management and safe disposal of such materials. Nuclear probes are used in the search for new materials designed for special properties and are used in production and quality control. The widespread use of computers and cellular phones would not be possible without high quality silicon chips that are tested this way. A recent survey of industries and research centers using nuclear technology shows that there will be increasing demand in the coming decade to hire people skilled in nuclear techniques.     Accreditation Information: AQAS e.V.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, German Dipl.-Ing., German Dipl.-Ing.(FH) or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, physical, chemical, process or biomedical engineering or related fields, all with high academic standing.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Proof of English language ability: TOEFL 68 (Our TOEFL code number is 9023) or IELTS Academic Test Band 5.5 or equivalent. German appliants please contact us. Proof of German language ability: "Zertifikat Deutsch" must be submitted by the third semester.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Recommended, but not required.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement German "Zertifikat Deutsch" required by third semester.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 8000  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 264  Average GPA: 2.900  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $592  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $699  Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: