is astronomy included as a subject in the master's degree in physics?
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It can be an elective but it is not a required course for most physics degrees (especially applied or device physics)
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It is considered a "science" degree at most schools, but the profession is a combination of both.  I would agree --more art than science.
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this question is miscategorized.  this is not a question about astronomy.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomy
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Yes, mathematics is the language of physics. You can try to just understand and analyse the concepts, but you wont be able to go further, or even fully understand them, without using mathematics. Although it is true that there is a clear line between the mathematics of a concept, and the physics of it.\n\nEven the physicists who claims they are very bad with mathematics are still probably better than you or me with it.
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Astronomer - the scince is Astronomy
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Yes, physics is interesting and it is the study of how nature works. Keep trying and thinking about things. Develop your logic and things will be easier to understand.
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Yes, that is ok.  Many employers look at the fact that you have done a masters as the most important thing - it shows a level of maturity and capability, no matter what the subject area.  Choosing a new area of study shows a variety of interests and skills and a flexibility of thought processes.  Good luck with it.
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There are many branches of physics.  It depends on exactly what branch you are interested in.  For a very comprehensive guide, check out Wikipedia:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics#Major_fields_of_physics\n\nI am personally interested in theoretical astrophysics and particle physics.  These two are extremely hot right now in the physics world, with enourmous academic resources being devoted to the study of String Theory.  This is because String Theory purports to unify two branches of physics that are widely accepted as true, and yet conflict with each other.  These conflicting branches of physics are:\n\n1.  Quantum Physics\nThis is the study of the very small (molecules / atoms / quarks etc.), and it has been experimentally verified and widely accepted.  But it only accurately describes things on very small scales.\n\n2.  General Relativity\nThis is the study of the very large (planets, stars, galaxies), and it too has been repeatedly verified.  But it only describes things on non-microscopic scales.\n\nWhy should nature be divided between two totally different theories of matter?  This seems to indicate a problem, that our knowledge of the world is still far from complete.  A single "unified" theory should be found which unites the two, and this Unified Field Theory has been the "holy grail" of physicists ever since Einstein began the search years ago.  One leading theory is widely believed to meet this challenge:  String Theory.  It unifies the theories of the very large and the very small, mathematically anyway.  Its only weakness is that it lacks direct experimental confirmation.  But there are indirect observations, such as the distribution of stars throughout space being an interpretation of quantum processes (the theory being that all matter everywhere was once compacted into a microscopic region and then expanded during the Big Bang, retaining in some way at least some of the properties it had when it was extremely small).\n\nThe most influential physicists can be found here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H-index\n\n..."influential" meaning that their research is extensively cited in academic papers and journals.\n\nIf you want to get a head start, you should start reading books targeted for common people (as opposed to mathematical professionals).  There are many, many books like this.  But I would point you to the following ones to get you started:\n\n1.  The Fabric of the Cosmos (by Brian Greene)\n2.  The Elegant Universe (by Brian Greene)\n3.  A Brief History of Time (by Stephen Hawking)\n4.  Six Easy Pieces (by Richard Feynman)\n5.  Parallel Worlds (by Michio Kaku)\n\nI recommend that you start with #1 above, if theoretical particle and astro physics are your thing.  Greene has a keen ability to explain complex subjects to non-physics majors in a way that most people can understand.\n\nA search on Amazon.com for any of the above titles will allow you to buy the book (new or used); also, you will likely find Hawking's and Feynman's books in any library, where you can read it for free.\n\nOne thing to remember is that the above books do not need to be read or understood in their entirety.  If you feel like you do not understand something, skip past it until you get to something you do understand.  There is a wealth of fascinating information that will blow your mind if you just invest the time, so don't get intimidated from reading if you run into a road block.\n\nGood luck!  And don't give up until your mind is dizzy with amazement about the nature of the universe around you -- it must have that effect, or you haven't gotten it yet.
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Hi there, \n\nI'm afraid your question has to be more specific. If you mean you want to pursue a career in the mentioned subjects, you must opt for a Bachelor's degree in sciences with the above subjects. And after that you can pursue Master's degree and Post Graduation (PG)\n\nI hope this is what you are asking for, but I'm afraid I wasn't of much help. Please be more specific in asking questionss next time. Bye!!\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny\n\nPS: Try posting some additional details
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To physicists, "modern physics" refer to all the discoveries in physics that have taken place since the start of the 20th century (i.e., since the 1900s. This also includes the new branches of physics which have arisen since then as well - string theory, quantum mechanics, cosmology, nuclear physics, atomic physics - to name a few. Astronomy (which is a science, unlike astrology, which has no basis in scientific fact) is as old as the oldest civilizations and is not considered 'modern physics.'
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Study space science in IIT or MIT or some renouned institution
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basically physics,chemistry and maths
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I am sure Mathematics and Physic are compulsory subjects and perhaps if you have knowledge in Computer Science would be even better.\n\nI almost forgot about it.I am sure you need Geography too.Otherwise how are you going to read maps if you don't take the subject.
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Well, there are of course astrophysics textbooks which you could study on your own.  I should warn you, however, that astrophysics assumes a couple years of astronomy, at least three semesters of college physics, and not less than two years of calculus (through integral).  And a year of chemistry would not hurt.
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Yes, all degrees (undergraduate and graduate) are considered in law school applications.  Those who hold Master's degrees usually will have some advantage in admissions, particularly if that degree is relevant in some way to the applicant's field of interest within the law.  (For example, a Master's in chemistry would greatly bolster an applicant's chances for law school admission if s/he has interest in patent law, especially as applied to pharmaceutical companies.)  \n\nA Master's degree in a particular field in addition to the law degree will also make a job candidate more competitive (again, particularly for positions to which the Master's degree is applicable).
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well depending on your grades and such things like your ACT and/or SAT scores and other factors...good schools that offer astrophysics are Princeton, Cornell, Yale, Harvard but they are very hard to get into...some other ones are, Boston University, Swathmore, and Colgate, their are about 34 schools in the US that offer it as a subject of study so your choices are limited but some very good schools that i listed about do offer it
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Studying black holes would be good if you're a graduate student at MIT but since you don't say what level you're at, it's really hard to answer your question.