Astronomy and Astrophysics, B.Sc. | Pennsylvania State University | University Park, United States
48 months
Duration
40151 USD/year
38651 USD/year
19286 USD/year
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About

The Astronomy and Astrophysics program at Pennsylvania State University focuses on the study of the properties, physical nature and origins of the planets, stars, galaxies and universe as a whole.

Overview

The Astronomy and Astrophysics program at Pennsylvania State University involves development of instrumentation, observations of celestial objects with ground- and space-based telescopes, and interpretation of findings using the mathematical laws of physics such as gravity, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.

The undergraduate major provides a strong and broad foundation in mathematics, physical science and computation as well as a detailed understanding of modern astronomy. Many research opportunities are available to complement the formal classwork. Graduates proceed to advanced degrees in astronomy and other sciences, and into a wide variety of technical professions.

Careers

Many of our alumni pursue graduate education in astrophysics after completing our undergraduate degree. Students apply to enter PhD programs in astrophysics in the fall of their senior year.

Some students choose to do graduate work in related fields such as physics, geoscience / planetary science, ecology, or engineering.

Other students have successfully pursued master’s degrees in education in order to earn teaching certification to teach physics or Earth and space science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Astronomical Universe
  • The Sky and Planets
  • Elementary Astronomy Laboratory
  • Astronomical Methods and the Solar System
  • Astronomy of the Distant Universe
  • General Physics: Wave Motion and Quantum Physics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Application
  • Official secondary school records
  • Official test scores: SAT or ACT
  • English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    40151 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 40151 USD per year during 48 months.
  • National

    38651 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 38651 USD per year during 48 months.
  • In-State

    19286 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 19286 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United States
Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
3000 USD
Grant
12 Oct 2022
Deadline

Women in Aviation International (WAI)
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
United States / Merit-based
Yukiko Howell Memorial S.T.E.M. Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
12 Oct 2022
Deadline

Women in Aviation International (WAI)
United States / Merit-based
Orangesoft Women in Technology Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
14 Nov 2023
Deadline

2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Undergraduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States
Bill Gates Scholarships Program
Various benefits
Grant
15 Sep 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United States
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
14 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Everyone Can Learn Python Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States
Brandon Wong & Associates Fall Difference Makers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 May 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

United States
Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
14 Jan 2024
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Community Impact Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
21 Aug 2023
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United States
Acker Warren Fall 2023 Fresh Start Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
22 May 2023
Deadline

United States
The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

2 countries
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
1000 USD
Grant
28 Jun 2023
Deadline

United States
Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
17 May 2023
Deadline

United States
Fashion Can Change the World Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
30 Apr 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
SpeakOUT Boston Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
1250 USD
Grant
14 Oct 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
19 Jun 2023
Deadline

United States
The Next Genius Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

Next Genius Foundation
United States / Need-based
The LMG Foundation Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

19 countries
Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
14 Jan 2024
Deadline

19 countries
Future Innovator Scholarship
500 USD
Grant
03 Dec 2023
Deadline

United States
Students with Disabilities Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
03 Aug 2023
Deadline

United States
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
30 Jan 2024
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
1000 CAD
Grant
17 Jul 2023
Deadline

2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Need-based
Google Scholarships in USA
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Google
United States / Merit-based
Baer Reintegration Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
31 Dec 2022
Deadline

The Center for Reintegration
United States / Need-based
Hoggatt Injury Law Fall 2023 Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
08 Jun 2023
Deadline

United States / Need-based
Overcoming Disability Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
12 Apr 2023
Deadline

United States / Need-based
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
1000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

United States / Merit-based
Workpuls Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United States / Merit-based
The Lowther | Walker Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Jun 2023
Deadline

United States / Need-based
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
09 Oct 2023
Deadline

United States
Support Creativity Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Apr 2023
Deadline

United States
Sage IT Scholarship
1000 CAD
Grant
14 Apr 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
Fighting Bullying With Technology
1000 USD
Grant
14 Aug 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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