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Physics and Astronomy

Doctor of Philosophy

4 years

60

8

Third (educational-scientific)

Natural sciences

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Second level of higher education (master's degree / specialist)

Final certification includes: • passing a comprehensive final exam in the specialty; • defense of a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

PH01. Freely present and discuss with specialists and non-specialists the results of research, scientific and applied problems of physics and astronomy in state and foreign languages, qualified to reflect the results of research in scientific publications in leading international scientific journals. PH02. Formulate and test hypotheses; use appropriate evidence to substantiate the conclusions, in particular, the results of theoretical analysis, experimental research and mathematical and / or computer modeling, available literature data. PH03. Develop and research conceptual, mathematical and computer models of processes and systems, effectively use them to gain new knowledge and / or create innovative products in physics (astronomy) and related interdisciplinary areas. PH04. Plan and perform experimental and / or theoretical research in physics (astronomy) and related interdisciplinary fields using modern tools, critically analyze the results of their own research and the results of other researchers in the context of the whole complex of modern knowledge on the research problem. PH05. Apply modern tools and technologies for information retrieval, processing and analysis, in particular, statistical methods of analysis of large volumes and / or complex structures, specialized databases and information systems. PH06. Develop and implement scientific and / or innovative engineering projects that provide an opportunity to rethink existing and create new holistic knowledge and / or professional practice and solve significant scientific and technological problems of physics and / or astronomy in compliance with academic ethics and social, economic , environmental and legal aspects. РН07. Deeply understand the general principles and methods of natural sciences, as well as the methodology of scientific research, be able to apply them in their own research in physics (astronomy) and in teaching practice.

Full-time form

Written and oral exams, seminars, practical and laboratory classes, projects, presentations, final certification, defense of the dissertation. Intermediate certification provides: • passing examinations in compulsory and elective disciplines in accordance with the curriculum for the preparation of doctors of philosophy in the specialty 104 Physics and Astronomy; • credit for the results of assistant pedagogical practice in accordance with the curriculum for the preparation of doctors of philosophy in the specialty 104 Physics and Astronomy; • reporting of the graduate student at the profile department and the academic council of the faculty (twice a year) on the implementation of all components of the individual plan of the graduate student.

Assistant pedagogical practice

Conducting research in the field of natural sciences in the specialty 104 Physics and astronomy. Suitability for employment in universities or research organizations, companies and small enterprises, institutes of the academic, technological and information sector, research positions in government agencies, information technology activities, teaching positions in secondary and higher education.

Graduates have the right to obtain a doctorate and additional qualifications in the adult education system.