Overview

The Benefits of Doing a PhD in Astronomy at Saint Mary’s University

Our faculty are associated with state-of-the-art international observatories and space-based telescopes.
We have the Institute for Computational Astrophysics (ICA), with access to the ACEnet high performance computing facility.
Our nuclear astrophysics faculty are associated with the TRIUMF particle accelerator.
You can participate in hosting weekly visiting colloquium speakers.
You’ll have opportunities to gain experience in astronomy education and public outreach through the campus-based Burke-Gaffney Observatory.
Enjoy the collegial environment of a medium-sized department.

Programme Structure

The PhD Astronomy Saint Mary's University program at consists of eight lecture-based courses (credit may be given for relevant graduate courses already taken), a graduate seminar series, and a research dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 10 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students entering the Astronomy graduate program require a B.Sc. or equivalent, in Astronomy, Mathematics, or Physics. Students with a B.Sc. or equivalent intending to pursue a Ph.D. enter the Astronomy graduate program at the M.Sc. level. Students with an M.Sc. may enter the Astronomy graduate program at the Ph.D. level, and may be given course transfer credits for equivalent Saint Mary’s University graduate level astronomy courses taken elsewhere.

Tuition Fee

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International

10955 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10955 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5909 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5909 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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