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Graduate Certificate in Radiation Management
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Lead the safe use of a vital resource
Ionising radiation—such as x-rays and gamma rays—helps us do many important things. It’s used in everything from disease diagnosis and treatment, to product sterilisation, soil moisture measurement, and structural integrity testing.
But it’s not without risk; if improperly managed, serious human and environmental health problems can arise. Consequently, those with this specialist skill set are in high demand worldwide.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Radiation Management will equip you to lead workplace radiation safety across a broad spectrum of industries. Studied over 12 months full-time, it will give you a sound understanding of ionising radiation’s:
- detection and identification
- dose quantification
- health effects
- control in the event of an accident
- management in the environment.
You’ll also acquire:
- knowledge of all relevant regulatory bodies and guidelines
- valuable real-world experience through an industry placement.
Where could it take you?
Upon graduation you will be well prepared to manage radiation safety in a wide range of settings—anywhere from research institutes and laboratories, to mining and mineral processing, or government agencies and regulatory offices. Perhaps you’ll become an industrial radiographer with a large engineering firm and monitor the integrity of critical infrastructure.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
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| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study from the University of APSB, or equivalent qualification. This Graduate Certificate is targeted at scientifically literate and numerate students, hence relevant fields of study include the physical sciences, biological sciences, engineering and mathematics. Selection is based on academic merit. |
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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
International applicants
Not offered to international students.
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 3 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $19,250 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
- Research institutes and laboratories
- Mining and mineral processing industries
- Industrial radiography
- Government agencies and regulatory offices
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Degree Structure
Courses undertaken during the first half of the program provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of ionising radiation including its detection and identification, quantification of radiation dose, the effects of radiation on humans, and management of an accident involving radiation.
The second half of the program equips students with knowledge of the guidelines and regulatory bodies involved in radiation control and the management of environmental radiation. Students will also undertake a two week placement to gain experience in the workplace practice of radiation safety.
The Graduate Certificate in Radiation Management offers a unique student experience encompassing theoretical learning and practical laboratory training, including the opportunity for a placement within a relevant workplace.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
PHYSICS 7560 Radioactivity, Radiation Detection and Dosimetry
PHYSICS 7561 Ionising Radiation - Biological Effects and Incident Response
PHYSICS 7562 Management and Regulatory Control of Radiation
PHYSICS 7563 Radiation Safety in the Workplace
Work Based Training/Extra Mural Studies
Candidates must complete an industry placement to the value of 60 hours over two weeks as part of PHYSICS 7563
