Bachelor of Nuclear Science and Safety

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate high-level knowledge of nuclear science and nuclear safety concepts.
2. Use academic and numeric literacies to identify, analyse and apply to problem solving in nuclear science and nuclear safety.
3. Use academic and numeric literacies to identify, analyse and apply to problem solving in emergency management.
4. Apply information and research literacy to source, interpret, synthesise and critically analyse published literature of relevance to nuclear science and nuclear safety.
5. Demonstrate theoretical and practical skills, including digital and research literacies, relevant to techniques and research methodology in science.
6. Understand, evaluate and critically analyse data to synthesise independent conclusions.
7. Identify opportunities for, demonstrate a critical understanding of, and apply to practice the principle of lifelong learning in nuclear science and emergency management from the context of the Australian nuclear sector.
8. Recognise, value, illustrate and appraise scientific, social, ethical, cultural and environmental learnings for sustainable resource management.
9. Recognise and contextualise Indigenous cultural histories and heritage within the Australian nuclear sector to apply Indigenous cultural competence to the application of scientific learning.
10. Discuss legislation or appropriate policy and procedures to plan for, evaluate and address a range of nuclear science issues.
11. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and concisely on a range of nuclear science and safety matters.
12. Have high-level cognitive and technical skills in emergency management.
13. Have high-level cognitive and scientific skills in physics.
14. Appreciate, discuss and apply the principles of professionalism, global citizenship, sustainability, responsibility and accountability in nuclear science.
15. Demonstrate high-level knowledge and whole-system understanding of the nuclear sector; mining to medicine, commercial and research, application and safety, and sustainability, citizenship and resource management.

The course aims to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills and passion to pursue high-impact, in-demand and contemporary careers in nuclear science, scientific research, and safety. Graduates of this course will be able to create and apply nuclear science knowledge in a variety of settings in a manner that is safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible and culturally sensitive. Students will explore the latest advances in both nuclear science and emergency management so they can apply their capabilities through defence, industry and research-based nuclear applications while being cognisant of safety, risk identification, risk mitigation and emergency management strategies. 

Recommended study pattern

Full-time Pattern (Online)

Year 1 Session 1 (30)

PHY101 Mechanics and Thermal Physics (8)

MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications (8)

IKC101 First Nations Foundations (8)

EMG100 Introduction to Emergency Management (8)

Year 1 Session 2 (60)

PHY102 Electricity and Waves (8)

MTH102 Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications (8)

EMG101 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (8)

Unrestricted Elective

Year 2 Session 1 (30)

PHY211 Fundamentals of Nuclear and Radiation Physics (8)

CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals (8)

EMG102 Emergency Decision Making (8)

Unrestricted Elective

Year 2 Session 2 (60)

PHY212 Fundamentals of Radiation Safety and Management (8)

PHY316 Modern Physics (8)

STA201 Scientific Statistics (8)

SCI201 Science in Modern Society (8)

Year 3 Session 1 (30)

PHY303 Nuclear Science (16)

STA308 Experimental Design and Analysis (8)

ENM308 Challenges of Global Sustainability Development (8)

Year 3 Session 2 (60)

PHY305 Nuclear Safety and Security (16)

CHM335 Analytical Chemistry Industry Experience (8) 

Unrestricted Elective

Award requirements

Completion of subjects, as per the recommended study pattern.

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Indicative total fee $33,696

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies, OR
• Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

• A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent, OR
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; OR
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

Please note some subjects may have Workplace learning components.

Online students may need to attend an online or on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face or virtual lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content.