Overview
Students in the Astrophysical Sciences and Technology program of Rochester Institute of Technology focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth, and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field.
There has never been a more exciting time to study the universe beyond the confines of the Earth. A new generation of advanced ground-based and space-borne telescopes and enormous increases in computing power are enabling a golden age of astrophysics.
The MS program in astrophysical sciences and technology focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth, and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field. The program's multidisciplinary emphasis sets it apart from conventional astrophysics graduate programs at traditional research universities.
Plan of study
The MS program comprises a minimum of 30 credit hours of study. The curriculum consists of four core courses, two to four elective courses, two semesters of graduate seminar, and a research project culminating in a thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Seminar
- Mathematical Methods for the Astrophysical Sciences
- Astronomical Observational Techniques and Instrumentation
- Research & Thesis
- Mathematical Methods for the Astrophysical Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Priority deadline: February 15, Rolling thereafter
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 608 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (or equivalent) in course work in mathematical, science, engineering, and computing subject areas.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
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Financing
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Funding
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