University of California, Los Angeles

Course Details

BS in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Course Description

Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics: Astrophysics is the application of physics to the cosmos. Students in this field explore questions concerning the nature, workings, origin, and evolution of the universe. Marketable skills aquired by our majors include analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, a fundamental understandingof the physicsal universe, a strong foundation in mathematics, and a familiarity with technical scientific equipment and computing.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Careers for physics majors are extremely varied. Among these many exciting pathways: academic, governmental, or corporate research, engineering, teaching hardware and software development. Our majors are often accepted to medical and law schools, and many find themselves in fields such as banking, finance, management, entertainment, and government.




BS in Astronomy and Astrophysics University of California, Los Angeles