astrophysicist

[blackeyed]

i want to be an astrophysicist.Can someone please tell me what should i do after m a-levels in order to be one?

[CheekyChops]

After your a-levels you will need to go to University.

Google 'become an astrophysicist', there is lots of info available.

[blackeyed]

thanks a lot

[Buenchico]

First, make sure you take the correct A-levels!
Mathematics and Physics are absolutely essential. Chemistry is possibly nearly as important.

Then you'll need three years of study at university to get a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. You'll need to be a high achiever (getting a 'First' or '"2:1" degree) in order to be accepted for a further year's study for your master's degree. (There are a few 4 year courses, following on from A-levels, which aim straight for a master's degree). Then you'll probably need to spend a further year (or possibly two) at university working on research to obtain your doctorate.

These links are relevant:
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyou rcareer/jobprofiles/JobProfile?jobprofileid=13 02&jobprofilename=Astronomer
and
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyou rcareer/jobprofiles/JobProfile?jobprofileid=96 6&jobprofilename=Research%20Scientist

To check on University entry requirements for relevant courses, start here:
http://search.ucas.com/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/se arch/StateId/Dzcf9G5iEbvQbGXUbLCDuu-9TGRO_-47w N/HAHTpage/search.HsKeywordSuggestion.whereNex t?query=52&word=ASTROPHYSICS&single=N

Chris

[blackeyed]

thanx a zillion Chris,how do you know so much?i am guessing you are a career adviser or something.