Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Astronomy- Extrasolar Planet Research in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
At UF, the study of exoplanets orbiting faraway stars is flourishing. Our observational research encompasses various approaches: detecting planets through radial velocity measurements (such as MARVELS(opens in new tab) and MINERVA(opens in new tab)), identifying planetary transits (including NASA's Kepler mission(opens in new tab)), conducting follow-up transit observations, analyzing spectra of stars hosting planets, and employing advanced imaging techniques like adaptive optics and novel coronagraph methods. Participation in multiple exoplanet initiatives at UF enables comprehensive observational and theoretical examinations of specific planetary systems, along with population-level statistical analyses. Theoretical work focuses on simulating planetary formation, interactions between planets and protoplanetary disks, and the gravitational dynamics within multi-planet systems. Additionally, UF researchers are pioneering new astronomical instruments for exoplanet research, including CanariCam(opens in new tab) for GTC(opens in new tab), the Florida IR Silicon immersion grating spectromeTer (FIRST), the Infrared Exoplanet Tracker (IRET), and potential small satellite missions for transit observations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial copies of all undergraduate transcripts as well as any graduate coursework if taken. A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
The application should include the following:
Personal Statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (optional)
Unofficial copies of all undergraduate transcripts as well as any graduate coursework if taken
Three letters of recommendation: please provide names & information of recommenders in the online application, they will receive an email on how to upload their letter.
The UF Graduate School requires a previous college degree maintaining a GPA of 3.0.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
The application should include the following:
Personal Statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (optional)
Unofficial copies of all undergraduate transcripts as well as any graduate coursework if taken
Three letters of recommendation: please provide names & information of recommenders in the online application, they will receive an email on how to upload their letter.
The UF Graduate School requires a previous college degree maintaining a GPA of 3.0.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134