The Department of Materials Science & Engineering is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Winter 2026 micro-credential course, MSE 1075S – AEMSS Fundamentals II. This course is designed for engineers, scientists, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in nuclear science, materials, and systems with real-world insights from leading academic and industry experts.
MSE 1075S is the second course within the Atomic Energy Materials and Systems & Sustainability (AEMSS) Micro-Credential Series, a professional program that provides a strong foundation in nuclear energy, advanced materials, sustainability, and emerging nuclear technologies.
Who Should Enroll?
This graduate-level micro-credential is open to:
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Industry professionals in the energy, utilities, materials, and advanced manufacturing sectors
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Graduate and senior undergraduate students from Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the Faculty of Arts & Science. Participants are expected to have requisite background in mathematics, physics, chemistry and materials science at the undergraduate level, which underpin the learnings of the two courses.
Why Enroll?
These courses provide a robust technical foundation and insight into real-world nuclear systems, preparing students for careers in industry, research, government, and advanced nuclear technologies. Students gain knowledge that is directly applicable to nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, medical applications, and sustainable technologies, while exploring cutting-edge tools like robotics and AI in nuclear systems.
Students will also gain insights into nuclear systems, participate in site visits or/and local workshops, and interact with industry experts and researchers, preparing them for careers in nuclear energy, healthcare, and advanced materials sectors.
Course Format
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Delivery: The courses are offered in-person for optimal learning. However, the course delivery is also facilitated on-line – synchronously and asynchronously.
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Duration: ~40 hours of instruction + ~120 hours of independent work
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Length: ~14 weeks
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Certification: A micro-credential certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a minimum grade of B– (70%)
Course Themes – MSE 1075S (Winter 2026)
Building on the foundations of MSE 1074F, MSE 1075S offers a deeper exploration of nuclear materials, systems performance, and operational perspectives, including:
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Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics and Power Generation Systems
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Nuclear Corrosion, Chemistry, Materials Degradation & Fitness-for-Service
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Nuclear Civil Structures & Functional Requirements
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Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation
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Nuclear Systems Operation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence
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Advanced Nuclear Materials for Fission and Fusion Systems
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Industry Practices, Regulatory Codes & Operational Considerations
About the AEMSS Micro-Credential Series
The AEMSS Micro-Credential Series is part of the Faculty of Applied Science &Engineering's new initiative Atomic Energy Materials and Systems & Sustainability (AEMS), which brings together research, teaching, and innovation in:
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nuclear energy
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advanced materials for extreme environments
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sustainability
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emerging technologies such as SMRs, fusion, robotics-AI, nuclear medicine, and non-energy applications
This initiative supports Canada’s growing need for a skilled nuclear workforce and offers learners a multidisciplinary and future-focused training experience.
Course Dates & Structure
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Lectures delivered in-person; 3-hour sessions weekly (Wednesday 6pm–9pm)
Instructors
- Course Coordinator: Prof. Kherani
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Professors: Prof. Suryanarayan (Kinectrics), Prof. Baghbanan (OPG), Prof. van den Brekel (Kinectrics), Prof. Ogunsanya (UofT), Prof. Hasanein (UofT), Prof. Bereyi (UofT), Prof. Fadaee (Kinectrics), Prof. Kherani (UofT)
Course Fees
- Industry Professionals: $895
- Recent Graduates (within 2 years, supporting documentation required): $595
- UofT Graduates (within 2 years, supporting documentation required): $495
(Interested senior fourth year undergraduate U of T students wishing to take the micro credential course (not available for undergraduate credit) may submit a special request for approval to register to gloria.vytas@mail.utoronto.ca.)
Certification
Participants will receive an accrediting certificate from the department upon completion of the course.
Registration
Registration is now open and will close on December 31th. Click here to register.
Enrollment is limited.
If you have any questions, please contact: Sherry Esfahani (mse.external@utoronto.ca).
The Nuclear Industry in Canada (and globally) – foundational to both energy and non-energy applications – underpins our economy and standard of living.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this most strategic sector!