Doctor's Degree in Physics Astronomy at Brigham Young University |
Brigham Young University
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Brigham Young University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Research Universities (high research activity) with 34,174 students in Provo, UT.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Brigham Young University
Doctor's degree
Physics Astronomy
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Program Purpose
The purpose of the Physics Astronomy PhD program is to train students in the discipline of physics research to prepare them for careers in governmental research, industrial research, or academic research and teaching. Students gain breadth by attending a weekly colloquium and by visiting several of the research group meetings held in the department. Students gain depth in the field by taking a standard set of astronomy courses. Students will also develop the habits of integrity required by scientific research and will develop spiritual strength by working closely with faculty members and fellow students of faith.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Each student will master scientific communication skills, both oral and written.
2. Each student will pursue research of significance, including mastery of the literature in a research area, and report these results orally and in writing. Each student will also demonstrate intellectual independence by designing and carrying out astronomical observations and by analyzing data.
3. Each student will master the material in a broad range of graduate courses, including advanced graduate-level courses. Each student will also demonstrate mastery of basic physics (at the level required for college and university teaching).
4. Each student will learn and be able to articulate the principles of ethics in science.
5. Each student will become active in the professional life of their research area by presenting their work at national and regional meetings and by joining and participating in an appropriate professional society.
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