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MS Astronomy at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Thesis-based Master of Science in Astronomy offered by the Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia. The degree requires 30 credits.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Astronomy  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Minimum of 24 credits of graded coursework including at least six credits of supervised research (ASTR 9995); students submit a research report to a faculty review panel each semester and take an oral qualifying examination at the start of the second semester.

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Application information

Duration: 30 credits

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