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.