Health & Medicine
Energy & Environment
Degree
Radiation Protection Adviser
Ensure radiation is used safely and legally in hospitals, industry, research and nuclear facilities.
A day in the life
Survey workplaces, calculate radiation doses, write safety cases, train staff, and advise on legal compliance.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths (+ Chemistry useful)
- Physics or Radiation Protection degree
- Accredited radiation protection training and certification
Typical salary
£26,000-£33,000 to £70,000+
Mid-career: £40,000-£58,000
Nuclear and consultancy roles often pay more than NHS.
UK employers
- NHS
- UKAEA
- Sellafield Ltd
- Public Health England
Worldwide employers
- IAEA
- US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Orano
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: radiation protection
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
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NHS Health Careers
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healthcareers.nhs.uk
National Careers Service: Green careers
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nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
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Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
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Sources and further reading
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