Certificate in Science in Astronomy

University of Canterbury

If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the Certificate in Science (CertSc). It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Choose from a range of subjects that suit your specific science interests ranging from Astronomy, to Environmental Science, Medicinal Chemistry, and Psychology. Complete a minimum of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Science subjects. This Certificate can be completed within one semester full-time, or part time for up to 6 years. Courses can be transferred to some degrees and is a great pathway to the Bachelor of Science. Astronomy is the study of matter and radiation throughout all time and space. Astronomers use the latest technological advancements to do this, making this field one of the most rapidly expanding of all physical sciences. Study Involve: Some of the topics you will study include planets, the evolution of stars, black holes, the structure and evolution of galaxies, and dark matter and dark energy. You will get the opportunity to observe at Ōtehīwai - University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory - the best optical astronomical research centre in Aotearoa. We are the only university in Aotearoa to teach Astronomy at all levels of study.

Faculty of Science