Overview

Astronomy at Pomona College, offered via three Physics Major tracks in the Physics and Astronomy Department and in collaboration with Harvey Mudd College, gives students tools to explore the universe.

Learning outcomes

Our unparalleled facilities include a mountain-top one-meter telescope, an on-campus observatory, a digital planetarium and an adaptive optics research laboratory.

You’ll have opportunities to do research on campus and at top astronomy facilities such as Caltech and the Carnegie observatories.

Majors earn a B.A. in physics with an astronomy, astrophysics, or Earth, planetary and space sciences track. A minor is also available.

A thesis is required and independent research encouraged, usually in conjunction with faculty research. Recent projects include monitoring active galactic nuclei, quasar absorption line spectroscopy and telescope instrument design.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Astronomy with Lab

Galaxies and Cosmology

Advanced Astronomy

Astrophysics

Techniques in Observational Astrophysics

Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics

High-Energy Astrophysics

Stellar Structure and Evolution

Galactic Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 987 other Bachelors in Natural 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

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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

Official high school transcript(s)

School Report and Counselor Recommendation

Mid-Year Report

Two letters of recommendation

One-time, non-refundable application fee of $70 or fee waiver

Test scores for international applicants

Standardized test scores

Tuition Fee

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International

61906 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61906 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61906 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61906 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Claremont

1100 - 1600 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.

Available Scholarships

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