University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Planetary Science and Astronomy in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Students majoring in Planetary Science and Astronomy will examine Earth's systems within the broader framework of our Solar System and the cosmos. The curriculum integrates approaches and insights from mathematics, geosciences, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and physics. Through hands-on lab work and academic study, participants will develop skills to investigate Earth while also learning telescope operation for astronomical observations. The program includes exploration of exoplanetary systems and their potential to support life. Emphasis is placed on effectively communicating these scientific concepts—both verbally and in writing—to diverse audiences, alongside cultivating logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Graduates will be qualified to pursue graduate studies in education for teaching credentials, seek employment in science centers or planetariums, or enter various industrial, environmental, or defense-related careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212