Melbourne,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Space Sciences in Melbourne United States | Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
|
Melbourne United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Florida Tech's space sciences graduate program covers diverse cosmic disciplines, from stellar astrophysics and galactic studies to cosmological research on the universe's beginnings, solar system dynamics, cosmic radiation, and planetary discoveries beyond our solar system.
This curriculum provides a worldwide perspective on scientific advancements while deepening expertise in current innovations. With intentionally limited enrollment, faculty can provide personalized guidance in a collaborative academic setting. Professors actively contribute to three key research domains: Earth-space interactions, astronomical phenomena, and planetary system studies. Their involvement with the CanariCam Science Team grants students privileged access to observations using the massive 10.4-meter GTC, the world's largest optical-infrared telescope.
The program combines close mentorship with exceptional research prospects typically found at larger institutions. Learners can tailor investigations to professional aspirations, exploring specialized subjects including universal structure theories, astrophysical particle acceleration, atmospheric electrical phenomena, gravitational singularities, and alien worlds. Unique research possibilities emerge through cutting-edge campus facilities and proximity to numerous aerospace corporations, making Florida Tech's program truly distinctive.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant for admission should have an undergraduate degree in any subeld of space sciences (astrobiology, astronomy/astrophysics, geosciences, planetary sciences), physics or a related engineering eld. All entering space sciences graduate students are required to be prepared in mathematics at least through vector analysis. The GRE scores from both the general and subject test in physics are recommended but not required.
Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold.
an Internet-based TOEFL (standard, home and paper) with an earned score of at least 80, or
an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.5,
Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold.
an Internet-based TOEFL (standard, home and paper) with an earned score of at least 80, or
an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.5,
Tuition
USD
25,400