Master of Science - Astronomy (Non-Thesis)
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, USA
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Last updated: 17/04/2025
About Master of Science - Astronomy (Non-Thesis)
The purpose of the Astronomy M.S. is to prepare students for a career in Astronomy or Astrophysics Research or in education at the university level. The program achieves this with a custom program for each student set up by their advisor and their advising committee. At the M.S. level, students have two options. A coursework M.S., wherein students take classes at the graduate level in Astronomy and pass an exam. UNLV also offers a thesis option where students will learn to formulate, conduct and report on research.
Available Options:
- Thesis Track
- Non-Thesis Track
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand astrophysics at the graduate level.
- Understand either classical mechanics or quantum theory or electromagnetic theory at the graduate level.
- Understand mathematical physics at the graduate level.
- Understand observational astronomy techniques.
- Understand astrophysics of gaseous nebulae and active galactic nuclei, and high energy astrophysics.
- Understand cosmology at the graduate level.
- Understand stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium.
- Perform a graduate research project at the doctoral level.
- Communicate scientific research to a scientific audience.
- Possess strong background of knowledge and expertise in physics and astronomy.
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