What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

ANU College of Science

CRICOS

099254D

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$50,760.00 (US$ 33,452) per year

Accommodation (per week) - AUD 288 (sharing) - AUD 500 (not sharing).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected December 2025

More details

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$53,370.00 (US$ 35,172) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected December 2025

More details

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Acton Campus

The Australian National University,CANBERRA,

Canberra,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent

with a minimum GPA of at least 5.0/7.0 and with at least 6 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0. or
with completion of the Graduate Certificate of Nuclear Technology Regulation with a minimum GPA of at least 5.0/7.0 and at least 2 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0

The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the courses in the cognate disciplines. Where more than the specified number of cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best courses when assessing the cognate GPA.

Mathematics - assumed knowledge : Background knowledge equivalent to high-school maths study is recommended but not essential. Prospective students may wish to take a Mathematics diagnostic test to ascertain their current level of Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.

TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18).

Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band.

PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.