Graduate

Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Science and Technology

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Science and Technology is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Science and Medicine (24 Units). Coursework includes 6 units from completion of the following nuclear science courses. Graduates are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core nuclear science concepts. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$56,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

30 terms of coursework

  • The Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Science and Technology requires completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
  • 6 units from completion of the following nuclear science courses:
  • PHYS6601
6 units
  • Nuclear and Radiation Physics
  • PHYS8201
6 units
  • Fundamentals of Nuclear Science
  • A minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 18 units from completion of the following nuclear science and technology courses:
  • PHYS8202
6 units
  • Reactor Science
  • PHYS8203
6 units
  • Accelerators and Their Application
  • PHYS8204
6 units
  • Fundamentals of Nuclear Radiation
  • PHYS8205
6 units
  • Nuclear Fuel Cycle
  • PHYS8212
6 units
  • Advanced Reactor Science
  • A maximum of 6 units from completion of the following contextual courses:
  • ENGN8100
6 units
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering
  • LAWS8316
6 units
  • International Nuclear Energy Law
  • REGN8024
6 units
  • Regulating Nuclear Capabilities
  • REGN8026
6 units
  • Nuclear Safeguards Regulation: Frameworks, Institutions and Standards
  • SCOM6001
6 units
  • Fundamentals of Science Communication and Engagement
  • STST8026
6 units
  • Nuclear Strategy

Admissions

Applicants must present one of the following: A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7, or A Bachelor degree with honours or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7, or A completed Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters or PhD degree with a minimum GPA of 4/7 , or 24 units of completed postgraduate courses with a minimum GPA of 4/7, or 5 full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program. The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. Mathematics - assumed knowledge Background knowledge equivalent to high-school maths study is recommended. Prospective students may wish to take a Mathematics diagnostic test to ascertain their current level of Mathematics. Prospective students who do not have the recommended background knowledge in high-school maths may wish to enrol in suitable preparatory courses prior to commencing the Graduate Certificate program. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Program Convenor for guidance at the earliest opportunity. Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met. Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au . Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher. ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications .

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