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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Astronomy | Physics
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
MS in Physics: Astrophysics
The MS in Physics: Astrophysics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in astrophysics. The program requirements and policies are outlined below.
Program Requirements and Policies
- All elective courses must be approved in advance by the student's advisory committee.
- Any exceptions or substitutions must be approved by the student's advisory committee.
Course Requirements
The program consists of 8 graduate-level courses:
- Six core courses:
- AST 121: Galactic Astronomy
- AST 122: Extragalactic Astronomy
- PHY 131: Advanced Classical Mechanics
- PHY 145: Classical Electromagnetic Theory I
- PHY 153: Statistical Mechanics
- PHY 163: Quantum Theory I
- One course chosen from the following:
- PHY 146: Classical Electromagnetic Theory II
- PHY 164: Quantum Theory II
- A course in radioactive processes in astrophysics (may be taken at another institution)
- One elective course in Physics or Astronomy
Student Resources
- Research
- Proficiency Assessment Policy
- Graduate Program Learning Objectives
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