How to Become Astrophysicist After 12th

Short Summary

1 Eligibility
2 Courses and Duration
- 2.1 Related Information

An astrophysicist or an astronomer is the one who carries out research to find out the behavior of the universe and how it works. Astronomy is the branch of science dealing with stars, moon, solar system and other Non-Earthly bodies. Astronomers work along with scientists to carry out the research.

Eligibility

The student needs to complete the class 10+2 from science stream that is with PCM from any recognized university in order to head toward the astrophysics course. Then the bachelor’s course needs to be completed.

After a bachelor’s degree is earned, then further master’s degree is required in physics along with mathematics and then a Ph. D needs to be completed.

Courses and Duration

The below listed are some of the courses for a bright career in astronomy:

Type of Course	Name of course	Duration of course
Bachelor	B.Sc in Astrophysics	3 year
	B.Sc in Astronomy	3 year
	B.Tech in any relevant field	4 year
Master’s	M.Sc Astronomy	2 year
	M.Tech (Astronomy and Space Engineering)	2 year
Doctorate	PhD. in Astronomy	3 year
	PhD. in Astronomy and Astrophysics	3 year
	PhD. in Astrophysics	3 year
	PhD. in Atmospheric Science and Astrophysics	3 year