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Astronomy – (M.Sc.)

University of Porto

Faculdade de Ciências
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Application Deadline: June and September - every year
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 996
Location: Porto / Portugal / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Research
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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The main goal of the Masters Degree in Astronomy is the training of postgraduate students coming from Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics or other associated fields in order to consolidate and reinforce their knowledge towards a research career in Astronomy. Namely to proceed for a third level degree (doctoral program) in astronomy or for working in technology and instrumentation for astronomy.


Contents

1st Year (5 Astronomy Courses + 3 other courses):

- Galaxies

- Cosmology

- Data Analysis and Processing in Astronomy

- Star Formation and Circum-stellar Medium

- Stars & Planets

2nd Year (1 course + Project):

- Development of Research Competencies

- Dissertation / Training Project

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Requirements

A B.Sc. is required on astronomy or related subject (physics, mathematics, engineering, etc)

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

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