The University of Arizona offers one of the few astrobiology minor programs in the United States. Participating departments, listed below, offer coursework, advising, and research opportunities.

Participating departments:

• Astronomy/Steward Observatory
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Geosciences
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Planetary Sciences/Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

Astrobiology graduate minor approval (PDF)

The astrobiology minor requires the completion of 9 units of astrobiology courses. The courses can be taken in any order. The astrobiology minor requires a 3.0 GPA.

For more information, please contact Amy Brenton or Professor Lucy Ziurys.

Get involved with the Arizona astrobiology community and learn about the Arizona Astrobiology Center.

The UArizona NASA Space Grant Program provides six graduate fellowships per year to exceptional graduate students interested in promoting the understanding of space-related research to the public.