60 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates of the Astronomy specialty are prepared to carry out research work in the field of fundamental astrophysics and applied astronomy, using modern ground-based and space telescopes and theoretical modeling based on modern numerical methods. The professional activity of graduates of the specialty is associated with: the use of large modern ground-based and space telescopes for observing celestial bodies in a wide range of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation - in the optical, ultraviolet, gamma, X-ray, radio areas; solving fundamental and applied problems of modern astrophysics and astronomy; the study of the physical parameters of celestial bodies in near and far space - asteroids, stars, galaxies, galaxy clusters; performing high-precision astronomical observations and theoretical calculations using modern high-speed computers and software; collection, processing, archiving, storage and dissemination of astronomical observation data performed on various telescopes around the world; studies of the problems of the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the reasons for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. Graduates of the specialty work in research institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and foreign scientific centers, in higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation and other countries, teach astronomy, physics, computer science in secondary schools and secondary specialized educational institutions, work in organizations involved in the creation and application of the latest optical and electronic devices, satellite and aerospace observation technologies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates of the Astronomy specialty are prepared to carry out research work in the field of fundamental astrophysics and applied astronomy, using modern ground-based and space telescopes and theoretical modeling based on modern numerical methods. The professional activity of graduates of the specialty is associated with: the use of large modern ground-based and space telescopes for observing celestial bodies in a wide range of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation - in the optical, ultraviolet, gamma, X-ray, radio areas; solving fundamental and applied problems of modern astrophysics and astronomy; the study of the physical parameters of celestial bodies in near and far space - asteroids, stars, galaxies, galaxy clusters; performing high-precision astronomical observations and theoretical calculations using modern high-speed computers and software; collection, processing, archiving, storage and dissemination of astronomical observation data performed on various telescopes around the world; studies of the problems of the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the reasons for the accelerated expansion of the Universe. Graduates of the specialty work in research institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and foreign scientific centers, in higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation and other countries, teach astronomy, physics, computer science in secondary schools and secondary specialized educational institutions, work in organizations involved in the creation and application of the latest optical and electronic devices, satellite and aerospace observation technologies.
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