Overview

The Astronomy program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas achieves this with a custom program for each student set up by their advisor and their advising committee. At the M.S. level we have two options. A coursework M.S., wherein students take classes at the graduate level in Astronomy and pass an exam. We also offer a thesis option where students will learn to formulate, conduct and report on research. In the case of the Ph.D. the research must be original research conducted independently by the student.

Learning Outcomes

Understand astrophysics at the graduate level.

Understand either classical mechanics or quantum theory or electromagnetic theory at the graduate level.

Understand mathematical physics at the graduate level.

Understand observational astronomy techniques.

Understand astrophysics of gaseous nebulae and active galactic nuclei, and high energy astrophysics.

Understand cosmology at the graduate level.

Understand stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium.

Perform a graduate research project at the doctoral level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Observational Astronomy Techniques

Astrophysics of Gaseous Nebulae and Active Galactic Nuclei

High Energy Astrophysics

Cosmology

Stellar Atmospheres: Theory, Observation, and Analysis

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 39 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or a Masters degree in Physics, Astronomy or related area.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a minimum 3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work.

Applicants seeking direct admission to the doctoral program without a previously earned Master of Science degree must have a score in the 65th percentile or above on the Advanced Physics portion of the GRE before admission and have a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all undergraduate work or an overall 3.25 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work.

Applicants with a Master's degree must have an overall 3.00 GPA in their Master's program and at least 15 credits of graduate-level course work in physics or astronomy with a grade of B or better. A student entering with a Master's degree will be required to complete at least 30 additional credits, including dissertation credits, beyond the Masters.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Las Vegas

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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