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Bachelor in Astronomy (BSc) - University of Groningen
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    Bachelor in Astronomy (BSc) - University of Groningen

    University of Groningen
    GroningenNetherlands
    On campus
    Full-time
    €2,530.00/year
    Duration
    3 Years
    Language
    English
    Start date
    Sep 2024

    Program Description

    If you are interested in natural sciences, this international bachelor in Astronomy (BSc) will appeal to you. You will study the physical processes in the universe, which means that physics and mathematics are an important part of the program.

    The three-year bachelor in Astronomy (BSc) has been frequently voted as a top-degree Astronomy program in the Netherlands and has a regular intake of more than 70 students, ensuring many contact hours and the availability of excellent facilities.

    You still have the opportunity to switch to (Applied) Mathematics in the first semester and you can still switch to (Applied) Physics in the first year. This means you can never go wrong!

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    Curriculum

    Year 1

    Semester 1

    Mechanics and Relativity

    Calculus 1 (for Physics)

    Physics Lab: Skills

    Calculus 2 (for Physics)

    Introduction Astronomy

    Introduction to Energy & Environment

    Introduction to Nanophysics

    Medical Physics & Biophysics

    Physics of Modern Technology

    Physics of the Quantum Universe

    Semester 2

    Electricity and Magnetism

    Mandatory

    Introduction to Programming and Image Processing

    Linear Algebra (for Physics)

    Mathematical Physics

    Observational Astronomy

    Year 2

    Semester 3

    Thermal Physics

    Quantum Physics 1

    Statistics for Astronomy

    Quantum Physics 2

    Waves and Optics

    Semester 4

    Numerical Methods

    Physics, Astronomy & Society: Ethical & Professional Aspects

    Structure of Matter 1

    Complex Analysis (for Physics)

    Physics of Galaxies

    Physics of Stars

    Year 3

    Semester 5

    Atoms and Molecules

    Cosmology

    Nuclear Physics

    Planetary Systems

    Space Mission Technology

    Advanced Mechanics

    Introduction to Radio Astronomy

    Introduction to Science Communication

    Introduction to Science Education

    Statistical Signal Processing

    Semester 6

    Advanced Electrodynamics

    Astrophysical Hydrodynamics

    Interstellar Medium

    Astronomy Bachelor Research Project

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