Overview
The Space Science department will provide opportunities through our graduate program for students to be introduced to and engage in cutting edge research in solar physics, heliospheric science, cosmic ray physics, and high-energy astrophysics with faculty from the Department of Space Science and with our research partners: The University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH's) Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) and Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
Additionally, the department will provide a unique unified Space Science graduate program from University of Alabama Huntsville, under the umbrella of a single university department.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to write a scholarly document
- Ability to prepare and deliver an effective oral scientific presentation
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Plasma Physics
- Mathematical Methods
- Classical and Quantum Statistics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Transport Processes in Space
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 34 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit Your Transcript, Scores, and Documentation
- GRE/GMAT/MAT scores
- UAH uses the Common Application System (CAS) hosted by Liaison to help process your application. The application link above will take you to one of the three application portals: GradCAS, EngineeringCAS, or BusinessCAS. UAH's application fee is $60.00.
- TOEFL/IELTS Language scores
Tuition Fee
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International
1570 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1570 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
1570 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1570 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 678 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Huntsville
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Scholarships Information
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