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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 |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS255 | Radiation Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra and Groups | 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.