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USD 44324

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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Through hands-on experiences with 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. The Prescott Campus houses the Prescott Observatory Complex, with facilities including 20-inch and 16-inch optical telescopes. Home to one of only a handful of Astronomy degree programs in the Western United States, its high-altitude location away from large cities allows students to take advantage of equipment access on campus to peer into the skies.

At the Prescott Campus, students are immersed in hands-on undergraduate research working directly with faculty. Faculty have grants through NASA, SAO, National Science Foundation, Space Telescope Science Institute and other agencies. Beyond on-campus observing, faculty often collaborate internationally, studying data from state-of-the-art ground and space-based facilities like the James Webb Space Telescope and various X-Ray satellites, including those used in the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM).

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Develop an informed, professional understanding of the current state of knowledge of the astronomical and physical Universe.
  • Properly operate astronomical telescopes and detectors to obtain scientific data on astronomical objects.
  • Apply prevailing models in astronomy to real systems using current techniques.
  • Communicate astronomical results to astronomers and non-astronomers, including giving talks, writing technical reports, and writing papers for publication.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

May 2024, May 2025, Jun 2024, Jul 2024, Jul 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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