Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Licence professionnelle Métiers de la radioprotection et de la sécurité nucléaire is a professional degree program offered by the Institut Universitaire de Technologie (IUT) at Aix-Marseille Université. The program focuses on the control of ionizing radiation and the application of protection techniques.

Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate radiological risks, choose appropriate measurement and analysis techniques, organize and supervise radioprotection work, and adapt protection techniques to different contexts and regulations.

Admission Criteria

The program is accessible to holders of a Bac +2 scientific degree (DUT, BTS, L2, or equivalent). Admission is based on a selection process that includes a review of the applicant's file, written exams (depending on the applicant's background), and an individual interview.

Structure and Organization

The program is organized in a competency-based approach and is accessible through alternation (apprenticeship or professionalization contract), validation of acquired experience (VAE), and continuing education. The pedagogical program consists of 450 hours of teaching and 150 hours of tutored projects. The instructors are professionals from the nuclear industry (CEA, Orano, IRSN, EDF, Hospitals, etc.) with significant experience in pedagogical animation.

Teaching Sites

The program is taught at the IUT in La Ciotat.

Registration Regimes

The program is accessible in several registration regimes, including:

• Alternation (FAL)
• Continuing education (FC)
• Apprenticeship (FAP)
• Professionalization contract (CP)

Skills to be Acquired

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be competent in:

• Evaluating radiological risks, taking into account other professional risks
• Choosing appropriate measurement, metrology, and analysis techniques
• Organizing and supervising radioprotection work, supervising subcontracting
• Adapting protection techniques to different contexts and regulations

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be competent for positions such as radioprotectionist, radiation safety officer, or nuclear safety engineer. They will be able to work in various industries, including nuclear power, medicine, research, and industry.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Initial training: 175
• Registration fees: more information available
• Differentiated fees for non-EU students: more information available
• Continuing education: more information available

Additional Information

The program is part of the Sciences and Technologies domain and is offered by the Institut Universitaire de Technologie (IUT) at Aix-Marseille Université. The program has a total of 60 credits and is taught in French. The brochure for the program is available in PDF format.