PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Class Profile

Class Size

30

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

China:

10%

India:

5%

Others:

12%

United States:

66%

Canada:

4%

United Kingdom:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Top recruiters

National Endowment for the Humanities

Gilead Sciences

National Science Foundation

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

GKN Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$50,000 / year

Overall Cost

$65,000 / year

FAQs

• What does the program look for in a personal statement?

  

  The personal statement is your chance to tell the story of what motivates your current interest in a health policy PhD, what you hope to accomplish during your time in the program, why you are interested in the Department of Health Policy and Management and your chosen concentration, and your longer-term career aspirations. The admissions committee is seeking to evaluate your preparation to enter a program focused on health policy research and to assess your fit with the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School. For that reason, we recommend that you identify faculty and specific topics that you would be interested in working on in our program (listing faculty and topics is sufficient---you do not need to speak to the faculty before applying). While we value personalized essays that reveal how you approach challenges, clarity of purpose and specificity are more important to the committee than clever storytelling.

• How are students funded in the program?

  

  All admitted students are offered a full funding package for four years that includes tuition, a cost of living stipend, and medical, vision and dental benefits. These positions are funded through a combination of training grants and departmental funds. The funding process occurs through the admissions process. Individual faculty do not make funding decisions.

• How can I learn more about the program before I apply?

  

  We encourage applicants to research our faculty and their research interests, and to mention specific faculty members in your application with whom you would like to work. Additionally, we encourage you to attend one of our virtual information sessions that take place in the summer and fall before applications are due. While applicants sometimes contact specific faculty members to learn more about their current projects, please keep in mind that our faculty members are busy and have different policies in regards to when, who, and how they respond to prospective students.

• What is the difference between the PhD and DrPH degrees?

  

  The PhD is a research-focused academic degree intended for students who want to move into academia, teaching, or research. The DrPH is a professional degree designed for currently working professionals in fields related to public health. DrPH students are already in the field, acting as leaders in their organizations or on track to become senior leadership, and are looking for a terminal degree that allows for a flexible schedule so that they can continue working.