Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics)

Program Overview

UniSQ's Graduate Certificate in Astrophysics offers a deeper understanding of the cosmos through courses in observational astrophysics and astronomy. It enhances skills in physical measurements and physics fundamentals. Graduates may pursue careers in science, technology, or education, including roles as scientists, technicians, or teachers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics) provides an opportunity to acquire new skills in astrophysics, enabling learners to delve deeper into the universe's mysteries and expand career prospects in science, technology, or education. The program introduces observational astrophysics, enhancing knowledge and skills in physical measurements like astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, telescopes, optics, detectors, and data analysis. It explores physics fundamentals, including force, motion, energy, and electromagnetism, along with astronomy concepts and various astronomical phenomena.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics) comprises four units, each typically valued at one unit.

Courses to be studied:

Careers:

Graduates may pursue careers as scientists in industry or government, technicians in laboratories or the field, teachers (in combination with appropriate education studies), or providers of scientific and/or technical services.

Other:

• The program is offered part-time only.
• Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics) allows students to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Science.

| Study Mode | Cost | |---|---| | Commonwealth supported | AUD 4470 | | Domestic full fee paying | AUD 15840 |