Career opportunities

There is a great demand in society for candidates with knowledge of the properties of atomic nuclei, radiation protection, and the principles behind nuclear technology. You can therefore work with medical applications of nuclear physics, nuclear power, reactor decommissioning, and radiation protection and preparedness. 

You will also have solid knowledge in physics and analytical methods, as well as programming and the use of advanced computer tools. This is something the labour market is increasingly demanding, and can be used both to understand phenomena in nature and for applications in technology and economics.

Many career paths will be open after completing a master's degree in nuclear science. In addition to specialized careers in technological applications of nuclear science, you can also work more generally with research and development in the private and public sector, management, research administration, programming and development work in the computer industry, or education and communication.

Collaboration with potential employers

During your studies, you will be in contact with potential employers and collaborate on problems of high relevance for society, such as:

• Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
• Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI)
• Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND)
• Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA)
• Norwegian Medical Cyclotron Centre (NMS)
• Bayer AS

PhD studies, becoming a scientist

A master¡¯s may open up for a scientific career through PhD studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo or another university in Norway or abroad. Most general universities carry out research related to the knowledge obtained through master's studies at the Department of Physics.