Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Phd

Academic program Astronomy and Astrophysics, PhD studies, Faculty of Mathematics, according to the Statute of the Faculty it lasts for 6 semesters and covers 180 ECTS. PhD program consists of one-semester courses and an Independent Research Work with more than 20 hours of active teaching classes per week. The number of active teaching led by teachers and the number of ECTS define each course. A corresponding number of ECTS also defines Independent Research Work. A way of teaching as well as a way of continuous evaluation is determined for each course. Due to the complexity of content and distribution of various forms of teaching in order to overcome the anticipated contents, 1ECTS = 30 hours of student’s work is the basis for calculating the number of points in each individual course as well as the total number of points in an academic program. Academic program consists only of elective courses and Independent Research Work and, if necessary, practical work in the professional astronomical observatories at home and abroad. This program ends up with a PhD thesis, which covers 60 ECTS.

The main aims of this academic program are to enable students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills and to apply the acquired knowledge from a specific field of astronomy and astrophysics in science, higher education institutions and other organizations. This advanced knowledge and these skills should enable students to work in the field of astronomy and astrophysics and related fields within scientific institutions, higher education institutions or development institutions or in other activities. The aim of this academic program is to develop specific scientific skills, including mastery of advanced knowledge in all areas covered by the program of study of astronomy and astrophysics as well as the relevant parts of related sciences, mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology and archeology; to enable students to use the scientific literature, to count with the help of advanced, sophisticated techniques and computers, to simulate, to process and present the results of scientific research, to enable them to think critically and analyze facts, shape results in an understandable manner using modern forms of processing and demonstration of results; to perceive the importance of ethical principles in science, to gain a routine in the application of astronomical methods and techniques in theoretical and experimental fields of astronomical, astrophysical, physical, chemical, biological, archaeological computer and other systems, as well as to interpret their conditions, structure and processes at the level of elementary particles to the Universe as a whole. An important aspect of concept of this program is to master the theoretical principles of astronomical and astrophysical methods, which provides a creative use of modern equipment for astronomical observations based on modern optics, electronics and automation and the efficient maintenance of equipment, in working condition. Finally, the program provides the basis for the continuation of rich scientific career, as well as the possibility of including in scientific research work in a wide range of natural and technological sciences.

Mastering the Ph.D. program of astronomy and astrophysics student gets general ability: • to govern with advanced knowledge from fields of astronomy and astrophysics and related sciences - mathematics, physics, computer science, • to make the optimal choice of the scientific literature to solve specific astronomical problems, to calculate, simulate, process and demonstrate results using the computer and to apply knowledge in scientific, academic practice • to critically think about phenomena related to the field of research, critically examine and analyze the facts, assemble the results that occur, in an understandable manner using modern forms of processing and demonstration of results, • to show the results of scientific work to both domestic and international public in an understandable way and to spread knowledge to others. • to respect the ethical principles of the profession. Through PhD program of astronomy and astrophysics, a student obtains the following specific scientific competence:

• has a routine in the application of advanced and modern astronomical methods and techniques in the fields of theoretical and experimental astronomical, physical, chemical, biological, archaeological, computer and other systems and to interpret their conditions, structure and processes at the micro and macro levels, • to use instrumental analysis methods, such as photometric, spectroscopic, polarimetric, radio astronomy, infrared, ultraviolet etc. in the practice, • to take a creative look at the possibility of using modern equipment for astronomical measurements for nonspecific use and effectively maintain the equipment, in working condition, • to teach astronomy, astrophysics, physics and related subjects similar to astronomy and astrophysics in higher education institutions or high schools, in accordance with appropriate regulations.

Candidates who have completed the appropriate undergraduate academic and master academic studies with an average grade above 8.00 are entitled to enroll .

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