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Bachelor of Science (EIS) (Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology)

Develop real-world, practical skills. Build foundational knowledge. Advance your critical thinking.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
75
IB Admission Score ?
28.25
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Code
UOW: 757

Overview

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year degree, in which you will complete 24 subjects, of which some will contribute to your major (your chosen specialisation). 

All subjects include a major practical component to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures, and ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare you for real-world activities in your future careers.  

At UOW, you will learn from academics that are internationally recognised in many fields of scientific research. 

The following majors are on offer in this Bachelor of Science degree: 

  • Medical and Radiation Physics 
  • Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology 
  • Physics 

See the course handbook for more information.

Major 

Campus Availability 

Medical and Radiation Physics

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Physics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Nuclear and Space Radiation Technology (major)

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 in Australia or globally.

Throughout your studies, a focus is given to radiation effects on humans and electronics in space or on Earth. Your subjects include major practical components to complement and reinforce what you learn in lectures, and ensure you gain hands-on skills that prepare for real-world activities in your future careers. You will study subjects in the analysis and modelling of physical systems, astronomy, environmental physics, physics of detectors and imaging, radiation detection and nuclear physics.

You will learn from academics that are internationally recognised in many fields of physics research including space and medical radiation physics, space and nuclear radiation effects, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, nuclear detection and remote sensing.

Employment areas include health physicists, radiation protection officers and radiation safety experts, nuclear experts, and microelectronics scientists/engineers.

UOW collaborates widely with Australian and international nuclear and space science communities including other universities, CSIRO, ANSTO, federal and state government departments and international networks.

The School of Physics is also founding member of the National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) in partnership with InSpace at Australian National University, the Centre for Accelerator Science and the Australian Synchrotron at ANSTO.

In collaboration with these prominent Space Qualification Facilities, UOW’s academics provide a Space Radiation Hardness characterisation service through a laser testing facility located at the Wollongong campus. Students have the opportunity to join the research team and receive training in utilising innovative techniques.

Careers

  • Astrophysicist
  • Biomolecular Scientist
  • Biophysicist
  • Computer Scientist
  • Cosmologist
  • Defence Logistics
  • Econophysics
  • Health Physicist
  • Hydrographer
  • Intelligence
  • Medical Imaging Specialist
  • Meteorologist
  • Radiotherapist
  • Researcher
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Accreditation & professional recognition

This new major is seeking accreditation with the Australian Institute of Physics

Admissions information

The University assumes students will have studied Mathematics Advanced or equivalent (not Mathematics standard 2), any 2 units of English and any 2 units of science. Ideally, students will have studied Physics and Chemistry.

Students with a limited background in Physics are advised to enrol in the physics bridging course held in February each year.

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

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Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn CampusFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
WollongongOn CampusFee not available (2026)Fee not available (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

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