Astrophysics

专业介绍

The School of Physics offers three undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Physics, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. The astrophysics degree provides comprehensive and rigorous training in the fundamental processes and laws that govern planetary systems, stars, galaxies, and the Universe. In addition to these core topics, the degree includes training in computational techniques and data analysis that can be applied to a variety of disciplines.

The skills learned as part of the B.S. in Astrophysics are transferable to a wide range of careers across multiple sectors of the digital economy, such as data scientists, software engineers, and research analysts. Graduates have found jobs in the finance sector, with Fortune 500 companies, and at innovative start-ups. For those who want to deepen their understanding of the universe after graduation, the B.S. in Astrophysics will qualify students for graduate programs in physics and astrophysics at universities around the world.

Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of the Astrophysics experience at Georgia Tech with approximately 80% of majors in the School of Physics completing at least one semester of undergraduate research before graduation. Students are encouraged to get involved in research from their very first year, working alongside leading faculty on cutting-edge projects. These experiences can lead to authorship on published research papers and opportunities to present findings at national and international conferences. Undergraduate research can be taken for academic credit, and paid research positions are also available, providing valuable experience and professional development. 

A total of 120 credit hours (exclusive of wellness) and a grade-point average of at least 2.0 in physics courses numbered 3000 and higher are requisites for the bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics.