About the course

The purpose of the Astronomy M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are to prepare students for a career in Astronomy or Astrophysics Research or in education at the university level. The program achieves this with a custom program for each student set up by their advisor and their advising committee. At the M.S. level we have two options. A coursework M.S., wherein students take classes at the graduate level in Astronomy and pass an exam. We also offer a thesis option where students will learn to formulate, conduct and report on research. In the case of the Ph.D. the research must be original research conducted independently by the student.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Understand astrophysics at the graduate level.

　　Understand either classical mechanics or quantum theory or electromagnetic theory at the graduate level.

　　Understand mathematical physics at the graduate level.

　　Understand observational astronomy techniques.

　　Understand astrophysics of gaseous nebulae and active galactic nuclei, and high energy astrophysics.

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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: 7 Semester(s)Fees: US$84,595

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Spring (January), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2024	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2025	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2025	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2026	Las Vegas

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or a Masters degree in Physics, Astronomy or related area.

　　Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a minimum 3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work.

　　Applicants seeking direct admission to the doctoral program without a previously earned Master of Science degree must have a score in the 65th percentile or above on the Advanced Physics portion of the GRE before admission and have a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all undergraduate work or an overall 3.25 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work.

　　Applicants with a Master's degree must have an overall 3.00 GPA in their Master's program and at least 15 credit hours of graduate-level course work in physics or astronomy with a grade of B or better. A student entering with a Master's degree will be required to complete at least 30 additional credits, including dissertation credits, beyond the Masters.

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - Minimum score: 80, Paper‐based: Total minimum score 550, (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213. IETLS - Minimum score: 6.5.

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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