Careers
There is a growing global demand for health physics and radiation science specialists. Graduates have many career opportunities including:
- Environmental protection;
- Government regulation;
- Health care;
- Nuclear power plants; and
- Research.
Our have an excellent academic foundation if they wish to pursue further training for a career in hospitals and clinics. They can also find careers in:
- Government agencies;
- Natural resource industries
- Nuclear service companies;
- Nuclear utilities; and
- Research institutions.
Careers in health physics and radiation science
- Application of nuclear technologies in material science and sterilization of food and medical equipment;
- Application of radiation in medicine (following suitable post-graduate training);
- Environmental radiation monitoring;
- Non-destructive testing and forensic analysis including carbon dating and art authentication;
- Radiation detector development and the maintenance of national standards for radiation measurements and dosimetry;
- Radiation protection in nuclear power plants and uranium mining; and
- Radiation protection for public health and safety.