Bachelor of Science (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology)
The nuclear and space radiation technology major will teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the emerging nuclear radiation or space radiation employment sectors in Australia or globally. Throughout the degree, a focus is given to radiation effects on humans and electronics in space…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The nuclear and space radiation technology major will teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the emerging nuclear radiation or space radiation employment sectors in Australia or globally.
Throughout the degree, a focus is given to radiation effects on humans and electronics in space or on Earth. Your subjects include major practical components to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures, and ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare for real-world activities in your future careers. You will study subjects in the analysis and modelling of physical systems, astronomy, environmental physics, physics of detectors and imaging, radiation detection and nuclear physics.
You will learn from academics that are internationally recognised in many fields of physics research including space and medical radiation physics, space and nuclear radiation effects, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, nuclear detection and remote sensing.
Employment areas include health physicists, radiation protection officers and radiation safety experts, nuclear experts, and microelectronics scientists/engineers.
UOW collaborates widely with Australian and international nuclear and space science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, federal and state government departments and international networks.
The School of Physics is also founding member of the National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) in partnership with InSpace at Australian National University, the Centre for Accelerator Science and the Australian Synchrotron at ANSTO.
In collaboration with these prominent Space Qualification Facilities, UOW’s academics provide a Space Radiation Hardness characterisation service through a laser testing facility located at the Wollongong campus. Students have the opportunity to join the research team and receive training in utilising innovative techniques.
Accreditation & professional recognition: This new major is seeking accreditation with the Australian Institute of Physics
Career opportunities: Analyst; Animator; Computer or Software Engineer; Database Administrator; Electronics Engineer; Games or App Developer; Investment Banker; IT Consultant; Network Architect or Engineer; Programmer; Security Engineer; Web Designer or Developer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
