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Embark on one of humanity's most significant collaborative missions by pursuing a STEM degree at UOW. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for global challenges while gaining insights into the fundamental principles that drive societal progress worldwide.
The Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology specialization equips you with core competencies for careers in Australia's growing nuclear and space radiation sectors. Master essential physics concepts with applications across scientific, engineering, and technological fields, with particular emphasis on radiation impacts on both biological systems and electronic equipment in terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. Career pathways include radiation safety specialists, nuclear consultants, space radiation effects analysts, and health physics professionals. Australia's expanding space sector, rare-earth mining operations, and radioactive storage initiatives create strong demand for graduates with specialized nuclear science and space radiation expertise.
This program leverages the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics' renowned capabilities in dosimetry, nuclear technology, and radioactive waste management. Benefit from our partnerships with ANSTO and CSIRO, featuring industry site visits, expert guest lectures, and optional research internships that provide valuable professional connections and practical experience.
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through extensive practical components that reinforce theoretical knowledge, ensuring you develop job-ready skills. Learn from globally recognized researchers specializing in space radiation physics, nuclear detection systems, quantum phenomena, thermal dynamics, and medical radiation applications.
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 70, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 54 (Reading and Writing 54, Speaking and Listening 47); C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 169.