Postgraduate Awards in Applied Nuclear Science
From Semester 1, 2008, the Institute of Nuclear Science within the School of Physics is introducing two new postgraduate coursework awards in the area of Applied Nuclear Science. Students may undertake coursework towards the Master of Applied Nuclear Science (MAppNucSci) or a Graduate Diploma in Applied Nuclear Science (GradDipAppNucSci).
Applied Nuclear Science Lecture Timetable - Semester 2, 2008
Lectures are normally given on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning on 29 July and ending on 30 October. Lectures are held in Lecture Theatre 4 or Lecture Theatre 2 or Tutorial Room 414 in the Physics Building on Physics Road. LT4 is on the first floor in the middle of the building, LT2 is on the second floor at the western end of the building as is Room 414. There is a timetable available for download as a PDF file.
Master of Applied Nuclear Science and Graduate Diploma in Applied Nuclear Science
These courses are designed to meet the growing demand both within Australia and worldwide for individuals with specialist postgraduate education and training in nuclear science and technology. The School of Physics is offering a wide range of coursework units of study, covering the key areas of knowledge in nuclear science, including nuclear physics, radiation physics, reactor physics, as well as environmental and health issues. Students undertaking the Masters program will also gain research experience and may be given the opportunity to undertake a research project using Australia's research nuclear reactor OPAL, located at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
The coursework units of study to be undertaken for both the MAppNucSci and GradDipAppNucSci awards are:
- PHYS 5011 Nuclear Physics
- PHYS 5012 Radiation Physics and Dosimetry
- PHYS 5013 Nuclear Instrumentation
- PHYS 5014 Applications of Nuclear Physics
- PHYS 5015 Reactor Physics and Systems
- PHYS 5016 Nuclear Chemistry and Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- PHYS 5017 Energy Options and Environment
- PHYS 5018 Health Physics and Radiation Protection
Each of these core units of study are worth 6 credit points (cps). The MAppNucSci also requires the 24 cp unit PHYS 5019 Research Methodology & Project to be undertaken. Some of the coursework units are in common with those of the Medical Physics coursework program also offered by the School of Physics.
Further information
General information about applying for these Postgraduate Coursework programs can be found on the Science Faculty's web page on Applying for a Coursework Program. More detailed information specific to the Applied Nuclear Science coursework programs can be obtained by contacting the School of Physics Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator:
Dr Zdenka Kuncic
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
School of Physics
University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia
Ph: +612 9351 3162
Fax: + 612 9351 7726
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