Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Astrophysics)

The Astrophysics Ph.D. program is structured (1) to provide students with a thorough grounding in the tools of astronomy and the underlying physics used in astronomy, through a sequence of graduate level courses; but also (2) to stress an early entry of the student into research. The evaluation of students for advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. will place significant weight on their potential as research scientists.