Undergraduate Program
The Berkeley Department of Astronomy Undergraduate Program offers students comprehensive, hands-on training in astrophysics. Between the in-depth labs and courses; opportunities to work on research projects alongside faculty and their group members; and access to numerous local and world-class facilities, our students complete the majors program with skills in physical reasoning and computation, ready for advanced work in research, education, or industry.
Undergraduate Overview
The UC Berkeley Astronomy Undergraduate program is comprised of individuals who embody the need to better understand the world beyond our own! The Department of Astronomy endeavors to meet that need by providing students access to a broad spectrum of courses taught by prize-winning faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, active scientists and researchers, and opportunities to conduct research projects as a means of contributing to the subjects they are studying. Our students graduate with research and lab experience, computational and analytic skills, and an education that will equip them to continue on as leaders in their chosen fields and professional endeavours.
The Department of Astronomy is fueled by a passion for knowledge we look to share with both current and future generations of Astronomers. We invite you to learn more about the Astrophysics major and the many opportunities made available to our students! Join our prospective mailing list at prospective+subscribe@astro.berkeley.edu
