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BS Astrophysics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The astrophysics program enables students to tackle complex and ill-defined problems within the physical sciences. The program prepares students for careers in professional astronomy, computational astrophysics, secondary education in the physical sciences, ROTC programs in the Air Force or Navy, data analysis, or laboratory science.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Senior Project, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the Major, Astrophysics (no specialization), Secondary Education. All degree-seeking students must complete the University's Liberal Education requirements . All freshmen in the College of Science and Engineering must complete CSE 1001: First-Year Experience.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for careers in professional astronomy, computational astrophysics, secondary education in the physical sciences, ROTC programs in the Air Force or Navy, data analysis, or laboratory science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the College of Science and Engineering (university or college-level requirement, not programme-specific).

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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