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PhD of Astronomy

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Astronomy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Astronomers
  • Atmospheric Earth Marine and Space Sciences Teachers (Postsecondary)

Curriculum

  • Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Major coursework draws on subject codes PHY
  • AST
  • MAT
  • CS. A senior capstone is included. Requirements and course lists are set out in the NAU academic catalog for Astronomy.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from an accredited institution as set by the programme (e.g. Computer Science PhD expects a CS master degree and 3.70 post-baccalaureate GPA)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree from an accredited institution as set by the programme (e.g. Computer Science PhD expects a CS master degree and 3.70 post-baccalaureate GPA)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the selected graduate program requirements and the Graduate College deadline. Complete the online graduate application. Upload academic transcripts and any department-specific admission documents. Pay the application fee where required. Arrange final official transcripts following admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,123 USD
Application fee$95 USD
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Program details

CampusLas Vegas main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sciences
DepartmentPhysics and Astronomy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $31,123 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.