Overview

The Astronomical and Planetary Sciences BSc program offered at Arizona State University provides broad training in the scientific foundations required to understand and communicate the fundamentals of space exploration and ongoing advances in the field.

The degree program includes groundwork in mathematics and physical sciences, topical courses focused on diverse fields within astronomy and planetary science, and exposure to the engineering and computational tools and techniques used to carry out research.

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursue careers in fields that value the quantitative, technical skills taught as part of an astronomy education. These include K-12 STEM teaching positions, science and technology journalism and writing careers, and technical careers involving statistical data analysis or computer programming or technical positions supporting space and research industry and policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solar Systems Astronomy
Physics of Astrophysics
Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving
Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences
Habitable Worlds

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13920 USD / year

≈ 13920 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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