Master of Science in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology

Course Overview Why Study Astrophysics at RIT STEM-OPT Visa Eligible : The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U. S. Key Program Highlights for up to three years after graduation Unique Interdisciplinary Approach: This is a multidisciplinary program administered by the School of Physics and Astronomy , in collaboration with the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Chester F Carlson Center for Imaging Science , setting it apart from conventional astrophysics graduate programs at traditional research universities Tailored to your Interests: The program offers tracks in astrophysics (including observational and theoretical astrophysics), computational and gravitational astrophysics (including numerical relativity and gravitational wave astronomy), and astronomical technology (including detector and instrumentation research and development) Participate in Research: There are three research centers associated with the School of Physics and Astronomy: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation , the Center for Detectors , or the Laboratory for Multi-wavelength Astrophysics