1. University of Iowa
  2. Program
  3. Dual-bachelors
  4. BA and BS Astronomy

BA and BS Astronomy

4 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers challenging courses on a variety of subjects. You'll begin with courses that teach problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and technical skills. Advanced classes usually have 15-20 students, allowing maximum individual attention. As you progress, you'll have opportunities to do research or participate in one of the many internships available at national laboratories and other facilities.Outside of class, you may join the Society of Physics Students, which is open to all students interested in the subject. The society coordinates field trips and activities that foster student-faculty interaction and scientific learning.The physics and astronomy program has about 110 undergraduate and 70 graduate students.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



84 %

Eligibility Criteria


1230
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Physics and astronomy graduates have mastered skills that are readily transferable to a number of fields
  • You might choose to work in research
  • engineering
  • software development
  • teaching
  • finance
  • biomedical research
  • or consulting
  • About 70 percent of physics and astronomy graduates go on to graduate school
  • With help from the department s in-house recruiting office
  • they win acceptance to some of the best graduate programs in the country

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