Overview
Key facts
Boston University's The Astronomical Universe explores 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
Courses include:
- Scientific Inquiry
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 13 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2
- To qualify for student immigration sponsorship you must study full time.
- (Full-time enrollment is defined as registration for a minimum of 8 credits in one summer session or 12 credits if studying in both sessions.)
- Immunization Record Form
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record or most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of other relevant US immigration documents (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of your most recent English Proficiency Test scores. Read more about this requirement here.
Tuition Fee
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International
3180 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3180 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
3180 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3180 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
In-State
3180 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3180 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.