Going to grad school for something you minored in

xraymancs
Sat, 03 Oct 2015 17:51:14 +0000

A minor in astronomy might not give you enough prerequisite courses to pursue a Masters degree unless you take all the basic Calculus courses and extra courses in astronomy and/or physics. Both astronomy and even more so physics, are based on a strong basic physics and mathematics foundation and that is way more than the usual 5-6 courses for a minor. Probably closer to a double major. If you were pursuing a degree in engineering, then it would be more feasible because of the similar foundation courses.

However, if you do take all these courses and the core astronomy courses at the Sophomore/Junior level, the rest can be made up as remedial coursework so it is, in principle, possible.