I want to become an astronomer. I am in 11th standard (10th passed this year). Please tell me what I have to do to become astronomer. Please give full details. Thank You
Hello,
A Ph.D. degree is required to work as an astronomer.
To begin, you must finish your 10+2 examinations in the scientific stream, with a focus on Mathematics and Physics.
After that, you can enrol in an astronomy undergraduate course. You can enrol in a Physics honors/major with Mathematics as a supplementary course.
Following that, you can enrol in a postgraduate programme in physics or astronomy.
After earning a master's degree, you can pursue astronomy specialty leading to a Ph. D.
UG courses
- B.Sc in Astrophysics
- B.Sc in Astronomy
- B.Tech in relevant Engineering
PG Course
- M.Sc Astronomy
- M.Tech (Astronomy and Space Engineering)
PhD
- Astronomy
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Science and Astrophysics
Hope it helped
Thank you