Academics Affairs

Department of Academic Affairs of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology

Aims to achieve the following:

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Offer educational programs in Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology at various levels
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Offer professional training programs directed to a large selection of members of the community
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Collaborate with local, regional and international organizations, observatories and agencies specialized in fields of Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology
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Make invaluable contribution to the advancement of the UAE’s national program in Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology
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Serve as an information and education hub that provides accurate and relevant information and scientific knowledge to the community
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Train and educate UAE nationals in order to fulfill the UAE vision for its ambitious space program
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Master of Science in Astronomy & Space Sciences – M.Sc

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Introduction

To strengthen the field of space sciences at the University of Sharjah, the Applied Physics and Astronomy Department at the College of Sciences is offering a “Master of Science in Astronomy and Space Sciences” (M.Sc in Astronomy & Space Sciences). The new program will improve employability through the development of the postgraduate skills required for a successful transition to a research role in academia or professional research centers. The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and technology will host the new program.

MSASS Educational Objectives

The essential objective of the M.Sc in Astronomy & Space Sciences is to strengthen the academic and professional knowledge of students. The program is also intended to provide students with the required experience in their chosen area of focus. The specific objectives of the program are to:

  1. Provide students with the quality education to understand the astronomical, physical world as well as space sciences concepts, and conceive the overall structure of the Universe.

  2. Equip students with the attributes of advanced astronomical knowledge and space sciences technologies and address future challenges in the field.

  3. Provide students with practical experience in space sciences research, project development, and management.

  4. Prepare students to engage in independent and collaborative research in University, government, and industrial sectors.
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Program Delivery

The M.Sc in Astronomy & Space Sciences Program is offered in two modes:

  1. “Full-time” basis, which is suitable for students wishing to devote their time to their studies and research work; and
  2. “Part-time” basis, which is more suitable for working professionals.

The conditions of admission and duration of study for a “Full-time” basis and “Part-time” basis are given in the University of Sharjah graduate studies By-Laws.

Program Structure

To be awarded the M.Sc in Astronomy & Space Sciences degree, a student has to complete 33 credit hours distributed as in Tables 1 and 2.

Requirement
Credit Hours
Compulsory Courses
12
Elective Courses
12
Thesis
9
Total Credit Hours
33
Table 1 : Program Components - Thesis Option
Requirement
Credit Hours
Compulsory Courses
12
Elective Courses
18
Project Courses
3
Total Credit Hours
33
Table 2 : Program Components - None-Thesis Option

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Admission Requirements

Students whose undergraduate degree is not directly related to Applied Physics and Astronomy may be admitted to the MSASS program upon the recom¬mendation of the Department council and the approval of the Graduate Studies Council.
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Students must obtain 550 points on the TOEFL test or its equivalent on the iBT or CBT or 6 on the IELTS before being admitted to the MSASS program. A student may be admitted conditionally if he/she obtains 530 points or better on the TOEFL provided that the student enrolls in an English language course and receive a TOFEL score of 550 at the end of his/her first semester of study. The student will be expelled from the program if these two conditions are not met.

The minimum admission requirement for the MSASS program is a grade of Good in the first degree and a cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) of not less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally provided that they register between 6 and 9 credit hours in the first semester of their study and obtain a “B” average. Otherwise, the student will be expelled from the program.

Latest News

United Arab Emirates is a member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Astronomy Education Around the World

Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:34 AM:

Leaded by SAASST – UoS, the UAE national Office for Astronomy Education succeeded to put UAE among the countries interested in Astronomy Education Around the World. For more information, please click on these links:

Astronomy Education Around the World (astro4edu.org)

NAECs_UAE (astro4edu.org)

 

The names of the UAE-OAE Team members are available here:

National Astronomy Education Coordinator team for The United Arab Emirates (astro4edu.org)

Get In Touch

Contact Persons:

# Prof. Mounir Kaidi

Chair of the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, University of Sharjah
E-Mail: mkaidi@sharjah.ac.ae
Phone: +97165050292

# Prof. Mashhoor Wardat

Deputy General Director – Academic Affairs, Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology
E-Mail: malwardat@sharjah.ac.ae
Phone: +97165050530