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PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The graduate program in Astronomy and Astrophysics prepares students for careers in astronomy, space science and education. Graduate instruction and research opportunities are available in theoretical, observational, and instrumental astronomy and astrophysics. Currently active areas of theoretical research include high-energy astrophysics (including theory of neutron stars, black holes, and gamma ray bursts), relativity and cosmology, stellar dynamics and planet formation, and computational methodology.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 37 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 37 credits is required for the Ph. Courses include Fundamental Astronomy, Fundamental Astrophysics, Individual Studies 3, Supervised Experience in College Teaching 4.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Normally, students admitted to the program are required to have a bachelor's degree in physics and/or astronomy with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 in their junior/senior courses in physics, astronomy, math, and related subjects. GRE scores are not accepted. The language of instruction at Penn State is English. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Duration: 37 credits

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