Bachelor of Science - Earth and Space Exploration - Astrophysics

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The BS program in earth and space exploration with a concentration in astrophysics is designed to offer students a fundamental grounding in astronomy and astrophysics, with exposure to the related fields of geology, planetary science and engineering.

Students of the astrophysics major develop a background in theoretical modeling and observational techniques of galactic and stellar astronomy, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. They learn to think critically about scientific problems by reducing the complexity to more tractable components.
The rigorous and quantitative coursework includes a combination of physics courses taught in the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Department of Physics. The tools of astronomical discovery are increasingly dependent on technological advances, and students are exposed to engineering principles and computer programming. Through the capstone project in the senior year, students gain valuable experience in translating science drivers into engineering solutions.

Students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in earth and space exploration (astrophysics) may not pursue a concurrent degree with the BA in earth and environmental studies, the Bachelor of Science in earth and space exploration, the Bachelor of Science in earth and space exploration (astrobiology and biogesciences), the Bachelor of Science in earth and space exploration (exploration systems design), or the Bachelor of Science in earth and space exploration (geological sciences) due to the high level of overlap in curriculum. Students should speak with their academic advisor for any further questions.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

July 18, 2024

Submission deadline

March 28, 2025

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 2, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional internship

Program Length

$14718 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$34398 USD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,935 per year
Undergraduate College Fee: $1,910 per year
Books and Supplies Fee: $1,320 per year
Student Services Fee: $743 per year
Visa Administration Fee: $200 per year