Master of Science in Astronomy

Astronomy is one of the branches of natural sciences, which deals with the study of celestial objects like planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and comets. Astronomy takes help of physics, chemistry, and mathematics to detail these celestial objects and their phenomena. Astronomy gives its aspirants an excellent opportunity to study deeply about everything that originates and exists beyond the Earth and atmosphere. M.Sc Astronomy course prepares the candidates to be efficient scientists, researchers, astronomers and astrophysicists, and so on. M.Sc Astronomy is a 2-year course which teaches the candidates the study of celestial objects. The admission process for M.Sc Astronomy differed from college to college. It can be either merit based on through entrance exam. Detailed information related to the course is mentioned below.

M.Sc Astronomy Course Highlights

The eligibility criteria of M.Sc Astronomy are given below.

• The aspirant must have passed B.Sc degree with Physics and Mathematics or B.Sc degree with Mathematics and Physics or any other relevant undergraduate degree with Mathematics and Physics as the core subjects from any recognized University, college or institution.
• The minimum percentage of marks varies from institution to institution.
• Candidates should have a minimum aggregate of 50% to 60% of marks in their graduation.
• However, the eligibility criteria vary from Institution to Institution. It is advisable to go through the latest prospectus of the college where you are going to apply.

• The M.Sc Astronomy admission process differs from organization to organization.
• Some of the Universities and Colleges do conduct an entrance exam for admission in M.Sc Astronomy.
• Some well-known entrance exams conducted for the seekers of admission into M.Sc Astronomy are AMUEEE, AUCET, ARIES-JEST, OUCET (CPGET), and so on.
• The admission process of M.Sc Astronomy is direct, in most of the colleges and institutions and it depends on the percentage of the marks the candidates secured in their graduation.
   

The syllabus is given below along with details of the practical syllabus

SEMESTER – I

• Basic Physics
• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Basic Astronomy
• Classical (Celestial) Mechanics
• Numerical Methods
• Computer Applications
• Seminar
• Communicative English & Soft Skills

SEMESTER – II

• Quantum Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics and Magneto Hydro Dynamics
• Stellar Spectroscopy & Atmosphere
• Stellar Structure & Evolution
• Photometry & Spectroscopy using IRAF and usage of Archival Data
• Practical Astronomy
• Seminar
• Basics of Computer Science

SEMESTER – III

• Astronomical Techniques
• Radio Astronomy
• Electronics
• Basics of Astronomy & Astrophysics
• Space physics
• Electronics
• Spectroscopy
• Seminar
• Documentation software LATEX

SEMESTER – IV

• Space Physics
• Binary stars
• Astrostatistics
• The Milky Way Galaxy & ISM
• Galaxies & Universe
• Photometry
• Project Work
• Seminar
• VO Tools

Various career options that a postgraduate can choose after M.Sc Astronomy are provided here

• Astronaut
• Astronomy Professor
• Astronomer
• Scientist
• Research Scientist
• Astrophysicist
• Research Consultant
• Research Physicist
• Physicist