AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Astronomy in Halifax Canada | Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,596
(c. USD10,429.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The M.Sc. in Astronomy includes six lecture courses (with potential credit for previous graduate coursework), a seminar series, and a research thesis. This program enables students to conduct groundbreaking research and develop expertise in faculty-specialized fields, fostering close collaboration with professors and visiting scholars.
Advantages of Pursuing an Astronomy Master's at Saint Mary's
Faculty connected to cutting-edge global observatories and orbital telescopes.
Access to the Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA) and its ACEnet supercomputing resources.
Nuclear astrophysics researchers affiliated with TRIUMF's particle accelerator.
Opportunities to engage with weekly guest speakers through colloquium hosting.
Program Commencement: September
Minimum Duration: 2 years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A BSc HONS degree or equivalent in Astronomy Mathematics or Physics
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms
A current CV Resume
Official Proof of English Language Proficiency if required
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Transcripts We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts
Three 3 recommendation forms
A current CV Resume
Official Proof of English Language Proficiency if required
Notarized copies of transcripts will not be accepted.
minimum 550 on paper based.
minimum iBT 80 with no band below 20.
International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0.
Cambridge B2 First C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - minimum 176 with no individual score below 169.
CanTEST - minimum 4.5 with no individual score below 4.0.
Tuition
CAD
14,596