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AQF Level 7Domestic students onlyNatural and physical sciences

Bachelor of Science (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology)

  • 3 years full-time / Part-time available

University of Wollongong in NSW offers Bachelor of Science (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 3 years full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of Wollongong

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
3 years full-time / Part-time available
ATAR requirement
73.45

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

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About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Science (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology) qualification offered by University of Wollongong covers and who it is designed for.

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 emerging in Australia or globally.  

A focus is given to radiation effects on humans and electronics in space or on Earth. Employment areas include health physicists, radiation protection officers and radiation safety experts, nuclear experts, single event effect scientists/engineers.  

Your subjects include major practical components to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures Ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare for real-world activities in your future careers.  

The University of Wollongong collaborates widely with Australian and international atmospheric science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, the Bureau of Meteorology, federal and state government departments and international networks. 

Many physicists at UOW work under the aegis of the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM). ISEM is recognised as a flagship research strength of UOW. 

The Department operates a 0.4m telescope equipped with modern electronic cameras and photometers and collaborates with the Illawarra Science Space in developing an astronomy teaching degree.