Overview

Astronomy - Planetary Sciences from Stony Brook University introduces you to the scientific discipline dedicated to the study of everything in the universe outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Careers

Graduates with a degree in astronomy teach in secondary schools, work in academic, government, and industrial laboratories, and teach and conduct research at colleges and universities.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Astronomy Today

Astronomy

Astronomy Laboratory

Current Astronomical Research at Stony Brook

Planetary Sciences

Stars and Radiation

Cosmology

Collisions in the Solar System

Galaxies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications will be accepted after these priority deadlines on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 325 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript(s)

English Proficiency test scores

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

Essay

Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa

First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.

Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.

Tuition Fee

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International

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24990 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24990 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7070 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Astronomy - Planetary Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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