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Charles Sturt University

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Bachelor of Nuclear Science and Safety

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The Bachelor of Nuclear Science and Safety is a unique undergraduate degree designed for those passionate about nuclear science, physics, safety, and emergency management. It equips students with skills to work in the expanding nuclear industry across various sectors such as medicine, mining, and military.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 6 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$5,748 per year
ATAR
65

About this course

Overview

Are you passionate about nuclear science? Do you have an interest in nuclear science, nuclear physics, safety and security, or emergency management? Then our Bachelor of Nuclear Science and Safety is for you. This unique undergraduate degree gives you all the skills you need to become an in-demand professional, working in the rapidly expanding nuclear industry.

Apply your knowledge across the sector in areas such as mining, medicine, submarines, space, research, regulations, education, safety, manufacturing, emergency management or the military.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate with 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.
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Learn how to thrive in the growing nuclear science industry. No matter what you're passionate about, you'll be in demand in the workforce. Work in medicine, space, regulation, education, emergency management, submarines or mining - your options are endless.

Course structure

Essential set (168 pts)Core subjects168 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsPHY101Mechanics and Thermal Physics8 credit ptsMTH101Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsEMG100Introduction to Emergency Management8 credit ptsPHY102Electricity and Waves8 credit ptsMTH102Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications8 credit ptsEMG101Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment8 credit ptsPHY211Fundamentals of Nuclear and Radiation Physics8 credit ptsCHM108Chemical Fundamentals8 credit ptsEMG102Emergency Decision Making8 credit ptsPHY212Fundamentals of Radiation Safety and Management8 credit ptsPHY316Modern Physics8 credit ptsSTA201Scientific Statistics8 credit ptsSCI201Science in Modern Society8 credit ptsPHY303Nuclear Science16 credit ptsSTA308Experimental Design and Analysis8 credit ptsENM308Challenges of Global Sustainable Development8 credit ptsPHY305Nuclear Safety and Security16 credit ptsCHM335Analytical Chemistry Industry Experience8 credit ptsElective set (24 pts)Unrestricted electives24 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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