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The M.Sc. Astronomy program consists of six lecture-based courses (credit may be given for relevant graduate courses already taken), a graduate seminar series, and a research dissertation. Students may pursue original significant research and to become world authorities in any of the areas represented by the faculty members. The program is offered in an environment that features many opportunities for student interaction with faculty and visiting researchers. Students will have access to international observatories and space-based telescopes, Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA) with access to the ACEnet high performance computing facility as well as nuclear astrophysics faculty associated with the TRIUMF particle accelerator.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Astronomy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
The M.Sc. Astronomy program consists of six lecture-based courses (credit may be given for relevant graduate courses already taken), a graduate seminar series, and a research dissertation. Students may pursue original significant research and to become world authorities in any of the areas represented by the faculty members. The program is offered in an environment that features many opportunities for student interaction with faculty and visiting researchers. Students will have access to international observatories and space-based telescopes, Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA) with access to the ACEnet high performance computing facility as well as nuclear astrophysics faculty associated with the TRIUMF particle accelerator.
Admission Requirements
92+
6.5+
3+
125+
60+
A B.Sc. (HONS) degree or equivalent in Astronomy, Mathematics or Physics
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
16,020 CAD
International
33,716 CAD
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M.Sc. in Astronomy
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada
24 monthsProgramme duration
33,716 CADTuition Fee/year
AstronomyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Astronomy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Astronomy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
A B.Sc. (HONS) degree or equivalent in Astronomy, Mathematics or Physics
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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