Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Science

This is an awareness level course is delivered by Cranfield University on behalf of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration, Defence Academy.  During the course, you will attend 2 visits to key sites including:

• chemical
• biological
• radiological
• nuclear

and will take part in two laboratory practical sessions.

You will learn about:

• chemical agents
• biological agents
• radiological hazards
• nuclear hazards
• physical protection (individual and collective)
• detection
• decontamination
• demilitarisation
• international and national controls of chemicals, biological, radiological and nuclear
• chemical hardening
• current science and future developments
• practitioners and their roles
• security briefing
• historical weapons and atmospheric dispersion

This course will enhance your knowledge and understanding therefore enabling you to maximise your potential.