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Honours BSc Astrophysics at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Honours Astrophysics is a four-year BSc in the Faculty of Science totalling 120 units across Levels I to IV. It combines core physics and mathematics with astronomy courses on planets, galaxies, cosmology and stellar structure.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 4 years (120 units, Levels I to IV)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level II covers electricity and magnetism, modern physics, mechanics, differential equations, multivariable calculus and planetary astronomy. Levels III and IV add galaxies and cosmology, quantum mechanics, mathematical physics, stellar structure, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, plus a senior research project or literature review.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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