Specialisation in Astrophysics
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This specialisation focuses on Celestial Physics and Cosmology. Typically suitable for students aspiring to be physics teachers, it has also an important component of data analysis.
To be awarded a specialisation in Astrophysics, a student must pass the following courses as part of the major requirements for B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Physics.
Any 20 units of the following courses:
- PC3261 Classical Mechanics II
- PC3232 Nuclear and Particle Physics
- PC3246 Astrophysics I
- PC3288A Advanced UROPS in Astrophysics
- PC4248 General Relativity
- PC4249 Astrophysics II
- PC4288A Honours Project in Astrophysics (8 units)
Note: only up to 8 units can be double counted with major requirements
For more information and queries on this specialisation, please contact: Dr Cindy Ng (email: phynsc@nus.edu.sg)