2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Astronomy, MS
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Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) are separate MS programs with distinct purposes. Plan A is the usual program to be taken by candidates intending a research-related career and can be completed within four semesters. Plan B is for students who do not intend to make research their profession. Acceptance to the MS program is very limited and tends to be special cases, such as students funded by a short-term fellowship. Students in the MS program will take a number of 600-level courses from our faculty that are designed to give a sound basis of astrophysical understanding. Students can also take a variety of graduate seminars that change every year and generally focus on the latest research and methods being pursued by our faculty.
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Requirements
All MS students must take 30 credits of graduate level astronomy courses unless substitution is approved by the graduate chair. Plan A students must complete a thesis in accordance with UH Mānoa regulations, while Plan B students must satisfactorily complete at least one directed research project as judged by a faculty committee. The 30 credits of graduate level astronomy courses must include:
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