Overview

Internship and Research Opportunities

Our students have contributed to research projects at these organizations among many others:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emory University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
University of Alaska Center for Atmospheric Research
University of Central Florida Laser Center

Exciting Activities and Outreach Opportunities

The departmental faculty, students, and Agnes Scott community members participate in a variety of activities during the year. Yearly events include a booth at the Atlanta Maker Faire, an Egg Drop, presenting at the Atlanta Science Expo, and launching model rockets. The department has movie nights in the observatory and dinners at faculty member's houses. We periodically pursue larger projects, such as the 2014 launch of a weather balloon to 90,000 feet.

Outstanding Facilities

The 110,000-square-foot Mary Brown Bullock Science Center, with 65,000 square feet of teaching and lab space, is home to the physics, biology, chemistry and psychology departments. The building features extensive, modern instrumentation, faculty-student research laboratories, independent student-project laboratories and long-term observation areas. Full-time and part-time professors teach all physics labs, and all students have the opportunity for hands-on research and experimentation.

Generous Telescope Access for Astrophysics Majors

You’ll have access to Agnes Scott’s uniquely-designed Bradley Observatory and Delafield Planetarium, home to the astronomy department. You’ll also regularly make remote observations with telescopes in Arizona, Chile, and the Canary Islands through Agnes Scott’s membership in the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA) consortium.

Extracurricular Involvement

At Agnes Scott, learning happens outside the classroom too. You can join the Society of Physics Students, which holds events and activities promoting physics to the campus and general public.

What You'll Learn

Astrophysics students from Agnes Scott College acquire a general, flexible foundation for graduate study or for professional work in physics, astronomy, and other quantitative fields. You'll learn:

How to conduct laboratory experiments and astronomical observations using modern telescopes, instrumentation, computers, or simulations
The ability to write basic computer programs as well as employ astronomical software tools
How to present scientific results, including their historical contexts, in clear written and oral language

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements Of Physics I/lab
Elements Of Physics Ii/lab
Computer Programming
Geology Of The Earth And Terrestrial Planets/lab
Mechanics/lab
Electricity And Magnetism/lab
Modern Physics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Extended to May 15

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 237 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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
Agnes Scott Supplement
Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via Common App)
Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via Common App)
Official High School Transcript in English
Application fee of US $30
SAT/ACT Test Scores, evaluative interview with Agnes Scott admission counselor, InitialView Interview, or Duolingo English Proficiency Test
Agnes Scott's SAT school code is 5002; ACT school code is 0780.
Proof of English Proficiency
Find details on our Admission Requirements page.
Agnes Scott's TOEFL school code is 5002.
International Student Certification of Finances (PDF)
Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card
Midyear Report (submit as soon as available)

Tuition Fee

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International

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Decatur

1072 - 1986 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 Astrophysics.

Available Scholarships

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