Graduate Programs: Astrophysics
Astrophysicists in the Department study stars, galaxies and the evolving universe: the atmospheres and winds of massive stars; distant galaxies that shine brightly at submillimetre wavelengths; and the history of our neighbouring galaxy, Andromeda, traced star by star to reveal how galaxies form.
Projects draw on observations with ground- and space-based telescopes (listed as experimental work below), theory and computer models, and building new instruments, including superconducting detectors and adaptive optics.
Where graduates go
Graduates go on to careers in:
- the space sector
- optics, photonics and instrumentation
- data science and software
- government laboratories
- academia
Our faculty
Interested in working with someone below? Pre-apply for free, then email them about your interests.
Philip Bennett
- Interests: Stellar atmospheres and winds, Ultraviolet spectroscopy, Radiative transfer, Computational models
- Methods: Experimental, Theoretical, Computational
- Email: philip.bennett@dal.ca
Scott Chapman
- Interests: Local Group cosmology, Submillimetre galaxies, Superconducting detectors, Adaptive optics, Opto-mechanical and advanced lithographic devices
- Methods: Experimental
- Website: Chapman research website
- Email: scott.chapman@dal.ca
Next steps
- How to Apply: three steps, starting with a free pre-application.
- Pre-Application Form: the first step, and it's free.
- Funding: what you'll receive, where it comes from, and our scholarships.
- Degrees and Requirements: what the MSc, PhD and Graduate Diploma involve.
- Questions? Email us at physics-grad-admissions@dal.ca.