Overview

The program provides the opportunity for students to pursue original significant research and to become world authorities in any of the areas represented by our faculty members.

The program is offered in an environment that features many opportunities for student interaction with faculty and visiting researchers.

Learning Outcomes

The Benefits of Doing an MSc in Astronomy at Saint Mary's University

Faculty associated with state-of-the-art international observatories and space-based telescopes.

Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA) with access to the ACEnet high performance computing facility.

Nuclear astrophysics faculty associated with the TRIUMF particle accelerator.

Student participation in hosting weekly visiting colloquium speakers.

Opportunities to gain experience in astronomy education and public outreach through the campus-based Burke-Gaffney Observatory.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computational Methods

Stellar Astrophysics

Stellar Atmospheres and Spectra

The Interstellar Medium

Galactic Astronomy

Extragalactic Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 14 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application form plus the $110 processing fee (non-refundable) (Visiting/upgrading $40 non-refundable application fee).

A supplemental form (if required by program).

Official proof of English language proficiency (if required).

Recommendations: Upon completion of the referee section of your online application, your referees will be sent a secure link in order to provide a reference. Recommendation Forms MUST be sent from the referees professional email address (ie. NOT Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, 163, qq, etc). Academic references are preferred for research based programs.

We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale/legend with their unofficial transcripts. This gives the program a clear official explanation to assist with interpreting marks/GPA. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.

Additional documentation required by the program

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14596 CAD / year

≈ 14596 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6591 CAD / year

≈ 6591 CAD / year

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

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