STEM

Meet STEM experts working in Nuclear Medicine

Ever been to the hospital for a nuclear medicine scan or therapy? Many of the materials we need to do these critical tests are made right here in Australia – “Nuclear medicine is a critical part of modern health systems and is delivered in hospitals and medical centres to diagnose and treat a vast array of illnesses, including cancer and heart, lung, muscular, neurological and skeletal conditions,” explains Dr Geoff Currie, a nuclear medicine professor at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Geoff says demand for nuclear medicine is growing, and the job opportunities are diverse. Keep reading here

Science + Creativity

According to the University of Sydney, science grads who are in tune with their creative side have been shown to better develop unique research methods, test hypotheses, interpret data and engage in debate. Which is reflected in next-gen course offerings, too – double degrees that offer a taste of everything and STEM courses that encourage students to choose out-of-the-box electives.

Science and creativity study

Bachelor of Science/Arts, University of NSW

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science, The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, The University of Newcastle