Astrophysics

    Astrophysics

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 31,349 / Total

    Astrophysics

    About

    Astrophysics scholars ask questions such as: How can the properties of dark matter and energy be determined? Do wormholes exist? How do galaxies form?

    Astrophysics is the application of physics to the study of astronomical objects and phenomena. The goal of Astrophysics is to understand and explain how astronomical objects and phenomena occur and work. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials, in the laboratory, and the nearby Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. This degree will provide you with practice conducting experiments and observations, computational and logic skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required courses for admission

    English

    Alberta Math 30-1 or equivalent

    Two of: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, or Physics

    One approved course or option

    Additional admission details

    All applicants must meet the English language requirement to be considered for admission.

    Mathematics from the final year of study of the academic stream may be used as two distinct approved subjects (Mathematics and Calculus).

    Students are encouraged to take high school courses related to their intended major, some courses not required for admission may be prerequisites for first-year courses.

    Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average

    Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses or previously completed SAT2 subject tests are accepted.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Astrophysicists have global opportunities to work in areas such as medical physics, geophysics, nuclear energy, and more. A degree in Astrophysics can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as architecture, engineering, law, and medicine.

    Fee Information

    Astrophysics

    University of Calgary

    University of Calgary

    Canada

    Canada, Calgary