Mount Allison University · Canada

Bachelor's in Astronomy

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Astronomy is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Astronomy at Mount Allison University is the study of the Universe beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Students explore the physics, chemistry, and evolution of objects like moons, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, along with features like supernovae explosions and cosmic background radiation. The program is available as a minor only and combines astronomy-related courses in physics with complementary courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, philosophy, computer science, and mathematics.

Mount Allison Gemini Observatory (MAGO) hosts daytime lab periods and a number of nighttime observing periods. Astronomy courses use the Physics department’s experiential learning approach, with collaborative, hands-on activities. Featured offerings include Solar System Astronomy (PHYS 1021), Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (PHYS 1031), Astrophysics (PHYS 3001), and Life in the Universe (PHYS 3021), with Classical Mechanics and Relativity (PHYS 4411) as a Physics department advanced course relevant to careers in astrophysics.

Modules

PHYS 1021 — Solar System Astronomy
PHYS 1031 — Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
PHYS 3001 — Astrophysics
PHYS 3021 — Life in the Universe
PHYS 4411 — Classical Mechanics and Relativity

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Astronomy at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Astronomy.

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Our admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth.