About the course

Astronomers analyze the planets, stars and other celestial bodies. OU's Department of Physics and Astronomy students study the evolution of the stars, the movement of the planets, and the effects that these changes have on the universe. These students gain important research, math, and science skills that are needed in a variety of jobs in such large corporations as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon. In addition to being prepared for careers in astronomy, students will learn key technical skills needed for careers in data science, the aerospace industry, finance, technical writing, and scientific research. The skills students gain as undergraduates are highly versatile and desirable. Students in the astronomy program have the opportunity to participate in meaningful research with OU faculty on star and planet formation, supernovae, black holes, and galaxies. They will gain hands-on experience using a 3.5 meter research telescope at the Apache Point Observatory in New Mexico as part of one of their scheduled courses. In their final course, students work in groups to improve their public speaking skills and scientific reasoning. Students also work one-on-one with professors to prepare them for their future careers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$121,472

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Norman
Fall (August), 2024	Norman
Spring (January), 2025	Norman
Fall (August), 2025	Norman
Spring (January), 2026	Norman

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Oklahoma

Admission to the University of Oklahoma is based on completion of a rigorous secondary school curriculum, demonstrated by a recognized certificate of completion that would qualify you for entrance into a university in your country.

　　Minimum 3.0 GPA

　　Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution attended.

　　Freshman must submit official transcripts from all secondary or middle schools attended. If secondary school in your country includes standardized graduation exams and certificates, official copies of these should be submitted.

　　All freshman applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation, two additional letters may be submitted.

　　Any high school official, including a counselor, teacher, principal, etc. Preferably someone who knows the student well.

　　Students will need to know the name and email address of their preferred recommender so he/she can be contacted about composing the letter of recommendation.

　　79 on the Internet-based TOEFL

　　6.5 on the IELTS

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Oklahoma. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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