Learning
LIKE NO OTHER
Nuclear Science
Nuclear Science is a prominent and expanding field, especially in the state and region. The proximity of the Savannah River Site, expanding missions and research opportunities at the Savannah River National Laboratory, the expansion of the Plant Vogtle facility, and the importance of radionuclides in medical physics each represent some of the various rewarding career opportunities for graduates with nuclear science experience. Nuclear science 4-year degree programs are not common, and graduates will have knowledge and skills to set them apart from others. Nuclear workers have a high-value skill set in an expanding field.
Students that graduate with a nuclear science degree can find themselves in some of the following career opportunities:
- Government Opportunities
- Graduate School
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Power
- Radiation Protection
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An Experience Like No Other
Successful chemistry and physics majors develop strong problem-solving skills and are interested in learning how the world around them works. Many chemistry and physics majors find great satisfaction with the laboratory work including manipulation of materials and operating analytical instruments. In the nuclear science laboratory, students will gain hands-on experience with a variety of radiation detectors and electronics supporting them.