General description

This minor study program in Astrophysics (30 ECTS credits) provides students with a broad education in topics from Big Bang Cosmology to the formation and structure of galaxies, stars and planets. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of the processes and phenomena that take place in our Universe. A background in physics and mathematics is highly desirable for this program. It begins with the two core courses „Introduction to Astrophysics" and „Introduction to Astrobiology ". The remaining ECTS credits can be chosen from a wide selection of lecture courses and practicums given by the University or ETHZ.

Admission requirements

The conditions for admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme are regulated in: „Verordnung über die Zulassung zum Studium an der Universität Zürich (VZS)".

Educational goals

Graduates from the minor study program in Astrophysics understand the fundamental principles of Astronomy and Astrophysics. They will gain insight into current topics in Astrophysics research. They are able to extract relevant information on astrophysical topics, of which they have an advanced understanding, such as extrasolar planets or the life cycles of stars, from the literature, and present this information comprehensibly in English.

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Major/minor subject combinations

A minor study program in Astrophysics 30 can be combined with a major study program in Physics.
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Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient.
Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

German, English