Dr. Barth Netterfield

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Biography

Barth Netterfield is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on observational cosmology, specifically measurements of the anisotropy of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) as well as studies of galactic star formation using balloon-borne instruments such as BLASTpol, Spider, and BIT. Netterfield obtained his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1995. He has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of the early universe and contributes to the field through significant experimental work. His academic contributions include leading efforts in cosmic microwave background research, which is vital for understanding the universe's structure and evolution.

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Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology