Tuesday, December 6, 2011

What classes are recommended for a future career in astrophysics?

Im a sophomore this year, taking Algebra 2, and Properties of Physics and Chemistry (intro course to the two classes, PPC). Next year I plan to take Chemistry, Pre-calc, and Physics. Is there really anything else I should take, or consider taking?|||That's good for high school. In college, you'll want to major in physics and take classes in math, astronomy, and computer science (you'll also need great reading, writing, and public speaking skills). Spend your college summers doing research at your school and others to make sure that research is really what you want to do for the rest of your life and to gain experience for grad school. After college, apply to grad school in physics or astrophysics (some schools combine the depts; a PhD in physics is more useful) for the PhD. That's 8-12 years of college total, and most jobs in the field require another 2-5 years of postdoc experience. Also, there aren't a ton of jobs in the field.

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