Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science and Technology)

Overview / Course Aims

The objective of the Nuclear Science and Technology course is to provide the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in areas such as health physicists, nuclear technicians and radiation employees. Expansion in the uranium mining industry and monitoring of mid and high-level radioactive storage facilities will require specific expertise. The course builds on the expertise of the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics in dosimetry and radiation monitoring as well as nuclear technology and waste disposal.

Course Requirements

All students must complete the required number of credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the degree - refer to course structures below. The Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science and Technology) normally takes three years to complete. All students must take particular notice of the Course Rules regarding minimum rate of progress.

The formal contact hours, methods of teaching and learning and forms of assessment vary from subject to subject. Details will be provided to students at the commencement of each subject by the subject coordinator. Students should attend all classes including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.

Study Options

Electives in second and third years are normally selected to provide a coherent minor in a particular field, eg. Materials, Chemistry, Science and Technology Studies or Engineering. Suggested elective programs are listed below. Students should consult their course advisor when choosing elective subjects.

Honours

Students with a good academic record are encouraged to proceed to an Honours year, a fourth year of study providing training in independent research.

Credit Transfer

Applicants holding relevant TAFE Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas with a consistently good performance will normally be granted 48 credit points (one year) of credit.

Students are advised to take the maximum number of mathematics and science units available in their TAFE course.

Further Studies Options

Graduates can apply for entry to Honours in Materials or Master of Science - Research.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from this course could be expected to find careers in mining organisations, monitoring agencies and other legislative bodies, ANSTO and CSIRO.

Course Program