Astrophysics
Faculty of Physics
Name
Astrophysics
Program code
Qualification awarded
Astrophysics
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Natural sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
First level of higher education (bachelor's degree)
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Forms of classes: lectures, seminars, practical classes, laboratory work in small groups, independent work. During the last year, half of the time is given to writing the final work (diploma). Forms of evaluation: written and oral exams, assessments, differentiated assessments, presentations, essays, control papers, ongoing control, practical defense, comprehensive qualification exam, master's thesis defense.
Programme learning outcomes
RS01. Use knowledge of physics and astronomy.
RS02. Conduct research in physics and astronomy.
RS03. Apply theories of scientific management.
RS04. Use data processing methods.
RS05. Describe physical and astronomical phenomena.
RS06. Apply information technologies.
RS07. To evaluate the novelty of scientific results.
RS08. Present research results.
RS09. Analyze scientific results.
RS10. Search for information.
RS11. Apply theories.
RS12. Develop software.
RS13. Create models of natural phenomena.
RS14. To teach physical and astronomical educational disciplines.
RS15. Plan scientific research.
RS16. Participate in research.
RS17. Plan observations.
RS18. Apply models of processes in the universe.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
1. Admission to the exam is possible only on condition of successful completion of all required modules or course assignments. 2. Students are required to appear for the exam at the specified time and place, with a document confirming their identity (usually a student card). 3. During the exam, students are prohibited from using third-party sources of information. 4. Students who did not pass the exam the first time, have the opportunity to retake it within the deadlines determined by the educational department. 5. The student must complete the task independently, Students' knowledge is evaluated on a 100-point scale, which is converted into traditional grades (excellent 90-100, good 75-89, satisfactory 60-74, unsatisfactory 0-59)
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
National credit mobility: Students undergo internships in institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
International credit mobility: Students undergo summer internships in leading scientific centers in Poland, Slovakia and others.
Education of foreign students of higher education takes place on general terms.
Work placement
1st semester - scientific and industrial practice.
2nd semester - research practice.
3rd semester - pre-diploma and assistantship practice.
Work-based learning
The general learning style is problem-oriented. Lectures, seminars, practical classes, laboratory work in small groups, independent work based on textbooks and notes, consultations with teachers. Completion of scientific-production, scientific-research, pre-diploma and assistant internships. During the last year, half of the time is given to writing the final work (diploma).
Occupational profiles of graduates
Graduates can hold jobs in universities or scientific organizations, in companies and small enterprises, in institutes of the academic, technological and information sector, scientific positions in state institutions, activities in the field of information, teaching positions in secondary and higher education institutions.
Access to further studies
The possibility of studying in the program of the third level of higher education, both within the main and related subject areas, and outside them.
Subjects
As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines
Cosmology
Code: OK13,
Code: OK14,
Code: OK15,
Code: OK16,
Code: OK17,
Code: OK18,
Code: OK19,
Code: OK20,
Structure and evolution of stars
Code: OK21,
Early Universe
Code: ВБ1.1,
Code: ВБ1.2,
Code: ВБ2.1,
Code: ВБ2.2,
Code: ВБ2.3,
Code: ВБ2.4,
Code: ВБ3.1,
Code: ВБ3.2,
Code: ВБ3.3,
Code: ВБ3.4,
High energy astrophysics
Code: ВБ4.1,
Code: ВБ4.2,
X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy
Code: ВБ4.3,
Code: ВБ4.4,
Code: OK1,
Code: OK2,
Code: OK3,
Code: OK4,
Code: OK5,
Code: OK6,
Code: OK7,
Sun and Heliosphere
Code: OK8,
Code: OK9,
Code: OK10,
Code: OK11,
Additional sections of plasma physics
Code: OK12,