About the course

Housed in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences? Department of Physics, the astronomy and astrophysics program includes coursework on the origins of the cosmos, life in the universe and space astrophysics.Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics or a minor in astronomy and astrophysics. These programs include courses in mathematics, physics, programming, astronomy and astrophysics. In addition to programmatic coursework, astronomy and astrophysics majors conduct research projects in a chosen area of interest. At the graduate level, students can earn an MS or PhD in physics with a concentration in astronomy and astrophysics.

　　Students are exposed to a variety of subjects within the field, including the properties of various cosmic objects (such as neutron stars and black holes), hands-on experience with astronomical data analysis and observations, galactic and stellar structure, high-energy phenomena, big bang cosmology and the physical processes of celestial phenomena. 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: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

GW requires applicants to have a minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL, a 6.5 on the IELTS

　　Submit a SAT critical reasoning score of 650 or higher

　　Submit a SAT evidence-based reading and writing of 650 or higher

　　Submit an ACT English score of 29 or higher

　　Applicants must submit official transcript copies representative of their entire secondary school career. We consider secondary school to be four years of academic study including the current year in progress. Transcripts are required from each secondary school they have attended as well as marks from any national examinations.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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