Overview

Physics and astronomy courses at Agnes Scott cover subjects as common as gravity and electricity, and as unusual as quantum mechanics, relativity, and dark matter.

Astronomy courses emphasize both theory and observation, including the use of the Delafield Planetarium, individual telescopes, and other modern observing and image processing equipment in the Bradley Observatory.

In addition, students regularly make observations using national astronomy facilities, like the Jansky Very Large Array, as well as northern and southern hemisphere 1-meter class telescopes through the college’s membership in the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA.)

Careers

The problem-solving, computational, and critical thinking skills developed in physics and astronomy courses are valuable in a wide range of fields.

In this Astrophysics program at Agnes Scott College, you’ll develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in the classroom and laboratory. With a degree in astrophysics, you will be prepared for professional work or graduate study in physics, astronomy or engineering. You will also gain practical skills operating remote telescopes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Solar System/Lab

Galaxies & Cosmology

Intermediate Observational Techniques

Astrophysics: Radiation

Astrophysics: Dynamics

Computer Programming

Math for Physicists/Engineers

Modern Physics

Multivariable Calculus

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Decatur, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 250 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:

Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via the Common Application)

Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via the Common Application)

Official High School Transcript in English

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. Test scores are optional, and you may make the choice about whether or not you would like them to be considered. If you choose to do so, you can self-report your test scores by attaching your score report to the Common Application or uploading to your admission portal.

Application fee of US $30- This fee is required of all international applicants and cannot be waived.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52212 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52212 USD / year

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In-State

52212 USD / year

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Living costs

Decatur

United States

1072 - 1986 USD / month

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