About the course

Astronomy is unlike most sciences. We can?t bring celestial objects such as planets, stars, and galaxies into a laboratory. Instead, we use a clever combination of astronomical observations, physics principles, computer analysis and the human mind to understand how these distant objects work. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, students in the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy program use a combination of physics and astronomy classroom courses, along with hands-on laboratory courses, to understand and explore the Universe. Graduates are prepared to enter a variety of industrial and basic science applications, as well as graduate programs in related fields. Through hands-on experiences with the instruments that unlock the secrets of the skies, students in the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy program at the Prescott Campus can make precise observations of a variety of celestial objects. Prescott?s campus houses the Optical Observatory, newly upgraded with a computer-controlled 16-inch diameter telescope and professional-quality electronic camera.

　　The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy is a program designed to prepare students for work in space-related and aerospace-related industries, academic and government research laboratories, graduate studies in astronomy and astrophysics, and other careers such as science education. Astronomy is the study of celestial objects such as planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as the Universe as a whole. Astronomers apply the fundamental laws of physics to celestial objects to understand the appearance and behavior of those objects. Students will explore objects ranging from the nearby (e.g., the Solar System) to the farthest reaches of the Universe and its origin (e.g., cosmology and the Big Bang). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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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	Prescott
Summer (May), 2024	Prescott
Summer (June), 2024	Prescott
Fall (August), 2024	Prescott
Spring (January), 2025	Prescott
Summer (May), 2025	Prescott
Summer (June), 2025	Prescott
Fall (August), 2025	Prescott
Spring (January), 2026	Prescott
Summer (May), 2026	Prescott
Summer (June), 2026	Prescott

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Two letters of recommendation must be submitted.

　　Official transcripts of all upper secondary or college/university coursework completed must be submitted.

　　IELTS: 6

　　TOEFL iBT: 79

　　TOEFL pBT: 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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