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Overview
The Astronomy course of Boston University has two courses:
The Solar System
The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system, including recent results from the space program. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
The Astronomical Universe
The birth and death of stars. Red giants, white dwarfs, black holes. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, and other galaxies. The Big Bang and other cosmological theories of our expanding universe. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Scientific Inquiry
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 84
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Credits
4 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 13 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 84
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students are expected to have English proficiency levels equivalent to or higher than 84 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Tuition Fee
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International
3100 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3100 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
3100 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3100 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /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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