Astronomy PhD
Master
In Evanston (USA)
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Evanston (USA)
The Northwestern Astronomy PhD is designed to provide students with a broad training in astronomy while enabling them to get started quickly with their graduate research. The Astronomy PhD is a flexible program that allows students to complement their astronomy training with a selection of physics courses or courses from other quantitative disciplines such as applied mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering relevant to their research.
Students pursuing astronomy or astrophysics research in our department will benefit from the vibrant environment and opportunities offered by the Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Exploration in Astrophysics (CIERA).
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Engineering
- Astrophysics
- Astronomy
- AS/400
Course programme
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
PhD
Courses
Units
A minimum of six 400-level astronomy courses selected from the following
Astron 410: Radiative Processes
Astron 414: Planetary Astrophysics
Astron 416: Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Astron 421: Observational Astrophysics
Astron 421: Observational Astrophysics
Astron 425: Stellar Astrophysics
Astron 429: Cosmology & Extragalactic Astrophysics
Astron 448: Interstellar Medium
Astron 449: Stellar Dynamics
Astron 451: High-Energy Astrophysics
6
A minimum of two 400-level physics courses, including PHYSICS 411 Classical Mechanics
2
A minimum of four other 400-level quantitative science or engineering courses (including in physics or astronomy)
4
Total Required Units
12
- Examinations: oral qualifying examination at the end of the first year of study; covering material taught in the 400-level astronomy courses offered during the academic year.
- PhD Dissertation
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program have the opportunity to obtain a formal master’s degree as they work toward completion of the Ph.D. These requirements are as follows:
- Completion 12 graded courses as described above
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
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University of Chicago
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Course OnlinePrice on request -
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Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
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PhD Online£ 7,664 -
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