Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science (7640)

The Australian National University

Knowledge of nuclear science is increasingly important across diverse fields, from pure scientific endeavours through to medical physics, industrial processes, mining, security, defence and policy development. The Australian National University is the only university in Australia that offers postgraduate education in nuclear science and is the ideal location to pursue an advanced degree in this growing field.Over two years, you will study the fundamentals and applications of nuclear science, including materials analysis, dating techniques, nuclear medicine, and nuclear energy. The degree is a mix of coursework and projects, comprising individual and group-based research. You will develop the scientific background you need for informed debate on nuclear issues, without advocating a particular position.Learning Outcomesdemonstrate high-level knowledge of nuclear science concepts apply knowledge of nuclear science to new problems interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to nuclear science

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