About the course

UF has several very active research groups in the field of star formation and the interstellar medium. On the observational side, Profs. Lada, Eikenberry, Ginsburg, and Telesco are leading infrared and millimeter surveys of embedded star clusters, galactic center star formation, massive star formation, and infrared dark clouds. Many of these observational projects involve instrumentation built at UF. On the theoretical side, Profs. Narayanan and Torrey are engaged in developing models of star formation including the role that feedback plays in regulating star formation, understanding tracers of star formation, probing giant molecular cloud evolution, and developing models of galactic-scale star formation.

　　The Astronomy Department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S., M.S.T. or Ph.D. degrees in astronomy. Planetary Systems - Observational and theoretical studies concentrate in the areas of planet formation, the dynamical evolution of planetary systems and the detection and characterization of extrasolar planets. Members of the department are active in Kepler Mission and ground-based Dopple surveys to identify extrasolar planets. Researchers are also active in studying the origins and orbital evolution of interplanetary dust and small bodies in the solar system and around nearby stars. Stellar populations - Observational studies concentrate on resolved stars in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies. Studies of particular classes of stars include various types of binary stars and blue stragglers. The goal of these studies is to apply our theoretical understanding of stellar structure and evolution to the properties of stars in a variety of environments. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Gainesville
Fall (August), 2025	Gainesville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Florida

Personal Statement

　　Resume or Curriculum Vitae (optional)

　　Unofficial copies of all undergraduate transcripts as well as any graduate coursework if taken

　　Three letters of recommendation: please provide names & information of recommenders in the online application, they will receive an email on how to upload their letter.

　　The UF Graduate School requires a previous college degree maintaining a GPA of 3.0. The Department of Astronomy does not require the physics or general GRE for application.

　　For applicants from countries where English is not the of?cial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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