BSc in Astrophysics in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University

Explore the scientific investigation of cosmic phenomena beyond our planet. Astrophysics focuses on analyzing the characteristics, physical attributes, and evolving dynamics of celestial bodies and cosmic events. Using principles from physics and mathematics, astrophysicists examine planets, stellar systems, galactic nuclei, entire galaxies, and even the cosmic timeline of the universe.

Saint Mary's University stands at the forefront of astrophysics research, offering the sole astrophysics program available east of Montreal. Study under globally renowned professors who maintain a personal approach, knowing students by name. The program equips you with hands-on expertise in cutting-edge physics while providing exceptional astrophysics fundamentals. The university hosts both a Canada Research Chair in Astronomy and the prestigious Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA).

Undergraduates at Saint Mary's gain immediate research involvement. Students frequently work alongside faculty on active research projects and can undertake independent studies through our honors track. Our researchers maintain global collaborations, partnering with observatories, space organizations, and particle physics facilities worldwide. The curriculum also includes options for international exchange programs, compensated summer research positions, and various academic scholarships.