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I want to become an astronomer. I am in 11th standard (10th passed this year). Please tell me what I have to do to become astronomer. Please give full details. Thank You


Labish Bardiya 3rd Aug, 2021
Answer (1)
Niranjana 3rd Aug, 2021

Hello,

A Ph.D. degree is required to work as an astronomer.

To begin, you must finish your 10+2 examinations in the scientific stream, with a focus on Mathematics and Physics.

After that, you can enrol in an astronomy undergraduate course. You can enrol in a Physics honors/major with Mathematics as a supplementary course.

Following that, you can enrol in a postgraduate programme in physics or astronomy.

After earning a master's degree, you can pursue astronomy specialty leading to a Ph. D.

UG courses

  • B.Sc in Astrophysics
  • B.Sc in Astronomy
  • B.Tech in relevant Engineering

PG Course

  • M.Sc Astronomy
  • M.Tech (Astronomy and Space Engineering)

PhD

  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Astrophysics
  • Atmospheric Science and Astrophysics

Hope it helped

Thank you

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