2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Astrophysics, PHD
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The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers the PhD in Astrophysics. The PhD in Astrophysics provides students with foundational knowledge in modern astrophysics as well as focused study in several speciï¬c subdisciplines. The PhD trains students to perform independent research in several subdisciplines of astrophysics. Individuals earning the Astrophysics PhD are prepared for a variety of careers including teaching and research at major academic institutions, research at government and industrial laboratories, data analysis and software development, statistical analysis, quantitative modeling, scientiï¬c writing and outreach technical marketing corporate leadership at science and engineering ï¬rms and a variety of scientiï¬c entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Suggested Elective Courses
The number and specific elective courses to be taken by any individual student will be determined in consultation with the academic advisor, thesis committee, and director of graduate studies based on the prior preparation and research area of the student.
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