How can i become an astrophysician?

Question

Im a student in lebanon, i want to know what are the needed steps to become an astrophysician and what universities can i attend, in which countries, what are the capabilities needed, ty

Answer 1

No don't get a masters. Get a doctorate, everyone has told me you will not have an easy time finding employment with a masters.


Here is my answer to another person who asked.


Find a good college first. If you can't get into (or afford) an ivy league, many schools in Arizona, California and Hawai'i are well recognized for their Astronomy/Astrophysics programs.

If the school you attend offers an Astrophysics or Astronomy/Physics merged major I would suggest pursuing that. It will require many difficult classes in math, physics and astrophysics (which I have come to think of as astronomy without the fluff ;) ).

If they only offer Physics. Or have an astronomy degree without physics. Go for the physics majorand have a MINOR in astronomy. A mere astronomy degree will not prepare you for the work of a modern-day astrophysicist.

Hopefully you are taking challenging science and math courses in high school to prepare for this.

While aquiring your BS (or BA at some odd schools) in astrophysics or physics you will want to do things like be an active member of astronomical societies and work with as many professors and local professionals as possible. Ask around for work related to your field (even if it's volunteer). It's important to remember that even though not that many people are studying to become astrophysicists that there isn't that much of a demand for them either. You need to stand out (I wish someone had told me that sooner so take it to heart!).

After you get the undergrad degree you will want to get a doctorate at a good college that does a lot of actual work related to the field. You can't get by with a masters, realistically. An astrophysics doctorate I hear is incredibly hard, but the good news is that you have a whole universe of topics to choose from for your paper.

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We have the same carreer goals- & I'm a junior in college



Also
- It doesn't matter too much what country you are in, try to get into one with great science programs, especially astronomy and physics. It seems to me that I hear a lot from astronomers in the US, UK, Germany, Australia and maybe India, but that might have something to do with living in the US. Just ask around a bit first and find out what kind of research the university is doing.

In general you need to be quite good at math.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Go to any credible university and get your BS in physics. If your grades are good, you can get in to any masters for astrophysics. Note: Europe tends to have its university's more likely to allow master candidates if they got their degree from Europe. The same for the USA, the same for Arabic countries, etc.

Answer 4

An advanced course in spell checking so that you can spell the name of your future career would help. Once you have that part straight try googling the phrase and see what info you get.

Answer 5

Start your quest here,

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/sts115_front/index.html

Have fun but be safe.

Oh, and by the way pay no attention to the nay Sayers!

Astro-Physicians will one day be an integral part of space exploration!

Answer 6

an MD and working for NASA is required or working with USAirforce

Answer 7

You can start by spelling it right...

Answer 8

What are you going to do, cure sick stars?

I think you mean 'astrophysicist'.

Answer 9

http://www.universities.com/On-Campus/Bachelor_degree_Physical_Sciences_Astrophysics.html