Research in Astronomy
| Specialisatie van: | Astronomy |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Science in Astronomy |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | Flexibel, internationale studenten bij voorkeur in september of februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60200 |
De masterspecialisatie Research in Astronomy is de beste keuze voor studenten die een wetenschappelijke carrière in de sterrenkunde (of een gerelateerd gebied) ambiëren.
Programme
The programme includes a number of advanced astronomy courses which are chosen from the subjects offered each year. Only the course on Stellar Evolution is required for all students. Students also takes courses outside the field of astronomy, primarily in mathematics or physics, and carry out two different research projects supervised by members of the scientific staff. The course on Science-Based Business Fundamentals from the Science-Based Business track may also be taken as part of the Research in Astronomy track.
The major project results in a master’s thesis. Under certain circumstances, students with deficiencies in their prior education may enter this track, which then will be adapted to compensate for gaps in their training. The minor research project may be reduced and the number of astronomy courses may be increased. A selection of courses from the bachelor’s curriculum (for instance Stars, Radiative Processes, and Galaxies and Cosmology) may be required. Such remedial courses should be taken as early as possible in the programme.
For the most up to date course overview, see the Astronomy website
