MS Astrophysics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Astrophysics graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MS; rather, the MS is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the Astrophysics PhD program. Astrophysics is the study of the universe and its constituent parts. The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics conducts research in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics, as well as instrument development.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Electives, Outside Field Courses, Plan A. Courses must be taken on the A-F grade basis, unless only offered S/N, with a minimum grade of C earned for each course. Approval by the advisor and director of graduate studies is required for use of 4000-level courses (with a maximum of 9 units at the 4000 level).

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