• MSc in Astronomy at Texas A&M University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program provides students with a comprehensive graduate-level education in the major areas of the field. 
  • Students can pursue thesis and non-thesis options under the supervision of world-leading faculty at the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, with significant research experience.  
  • A minimum of 32 semester credit hours of approved courses and research is required for the thesis option Master of Science degree and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is required for the Non-Thesis Option.
  • The program offers tracks for specialization in Astrophysics or Astrostatistics.