About the course

Astronomy and astrophysics today is in the midst of a worldwide golden age of discovery that will continue far into the new century. How did the giant structures called galaxies actually form in the early Universe How do the gaseous clouds within a galaxy condense into stars, and how does a galaxy evolve over time How do planetary systems form, and will we ever find Earthlike planets around nearby stars Benefitting from remarkable advances in telescope technology, instrument design, computing techniques, and software for data analysis, modern astrophysics combines many branches of physics, mathematics, and computing to explore the universe beyond the Earth.

　　The Astrophysics Group at McMaster provides a wide range of expertise and a vital research environment for staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting colleagues. All of its faculty members are national and world leaders in their subdisciplines, and have wide connections with other groups and international organizations in astronomy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Hamilton
Fall (September), 2025	Hamilton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for McMaster University

Honours bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) in Physics or Astronomy or a related area

　　TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based, minimum of 20 per band), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based)

　　IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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World ranking

　　103rd / 1250

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