2018 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science and Technology)

The objective of the Nuclear Science and Technology major 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 Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science and Technology) students are required to complete:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1 
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A 6 Autumn
MATH187 Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus 6 Autumn
PHYS233 Introduction to Environmental Physics 6 Autumn
CHEM101 Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry 6 Autumn
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B 6 Spring
MATH188 Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus 6 Spring
PHYS295 Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe 6 Spring
Year 2
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MATH203 Linear Algebra 6 Autumn
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves & Optics 6 Autumn
PHYS255 Radiation Physics 6 Spring
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics 6 Spring
PHYS235 Mechanics & Thermodynamics 6 Spring
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
Year 3
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics 6 Autumn
PHYS325 Electromagnetism 6 Autumn
PHYS356 Physics of Detectors and Imaging 6 Autumn
PHYS365 Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X Rays 6 Autumn
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics 6 Spring
PHYS376 Nuclear Fuels Cycle 6 Spring
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics 6 Spring
PHYS396 Electronic Materials 6 Spring

 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Last reviewed: 3 January, 2018