Bachelor of Science in
Space Physics
The Bachelor of Science in Space Physics is designed to engage students in the scientific side of space exploration through studies of the Earth-Sun environment, atmospheric sciences, exoplanets and more.
For students who have strong skills in math and science and a passion for understanding the physics of planets, black holes, exoplanets and solar activity — and their impact on Earth — a degree in Space Physics could be their perfect fit.
With access to high-tech telescopes and faculty with industry expertise, students will graduate with a deep understanding of astrophysics, relativity and planetary science, prepared to succeed in uncovering the mysteries of the universe.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Lockheed Martin
- MIT – Lincoln Library
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
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Estimated Costs
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Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
Specializations
Prescott, AZ
- Astroparticle Physics
- Exotic Propulsion
- Gravitational Physics
Daytona Beach, FL
- Embry-Riddle Campus Observatory – The observatory is home to the one-meter diameter Ritchey-Chrétien reflecting telescope. This telescope, built in 2014 and housed atop the College of Arts & Sciences building, is the largest university-based research telescope in the southeastern U.S., weighing around two tons.
- Space Physics Research Lab – This lab investigates the composition, dynamics and electrodynamic processes of the Earth’s middle and upper atmosphere and ionosphere using both active and passive remote sensing instruments.
Prescott, AZ
- Prescott Observatory Complex – Used for astronomy classes and a wide variety of short- and long-term undergraduate student/faculty projects in Optical and Radio Astronomy. The complex is also used for public outreach in Astronomy, either on-site or via video streaming to the Planetarium.
- Particle Physics Lab – This lab is used for studying the properties of cosmic ray muons, a subatomic particle produced in the earth’s upper atmosphere but visible all the way down to sea level. The physical properties under study include muon lifetimes and muon capture on hydrogen and carbon nuclei.
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