Ph.D. in Astronomy

Perform forefront research in the major areas of astronomy with the doctorate in astronomy.

You'll work under the supervision of world-leading faculty at the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

Astronomical instrumentation
Theoretical and observational cosmology
Galaxy evolution
Supermassive black holes
Resolved stellar populations
The extragalactic distance scale

Ph.D. in Astronomy Program Requirements

Steps to Fulfill a Doctoral Program

Customize Your Degree

The program offers tracks for specialization in astrophysics or astrostatistics. In both cases, the degree will include six core astronomy courses:

Astrophysics Specialization Astrophysics Specialization

Students specializing in Astrophysics will also take PHYS 615 and one of the following: PHYS 601, PHYS 603, PHYS 606 or PHYS 607.

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