MSc in Planetary Sciences
offered by University of Aberdeen

MSc in Planetary Sciences
at
University of Aberdeen
Overview

Move into a career in the space industry, whatever your academic background. Join our online Masters degree and study anywhere, at your own pace

Who should do this course?

Students with backgrounds in physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry, biology, or related fields seeking specialized knowledge in planetary sciences

What are the course deliverables?

Discuss the fundamentals of the emergence, evolution, and future of life; the implications for life on other planets; and the relationship between life and environment
Understand the fundamental physical and chemical processes in planetary atmospheres, and develop integrated histories about the nature and evolution of the planets and their atmospheres
Discuss the space exploration roadmap, international space treaties, and the most challenging issues of space exploration, including sustaining a habitable environment in space, and the impact of space weather on planetary exploration
Use computer algorithms including the basics of remote sensing and geospatial analysis, radiation and spectroscopy, and space radiation and weather models

More about this course

The MSc in Planetary Sciences explores the dynamic worlds beyond Earth, delving into celestial bodies like planets, moons, asteroids, and comets
It encompasses interdisciplinary studies in geology, atmospheric sciences, astronomy, and astrobiology to understand planetary formation, evolution, and habitability
Graduates gain expertise crucial for space exploration and understanding our place in the cosmos

Comparative Planetology and the Atmosphere of Earth

Basics of Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis

Spectroscopy, Radiative Transfer and Retrieval

Instrumentation, Design and Data for Planetary Exploration

Earth and Planetary Surface and Internal Processes

Space Weather and Radiation

Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers

Sustainable Deep Space Exploration and Planetary Protection

Planetary Sciences Dissertation

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
University offers a conditional offer to students and they will need to show evidence that they have met the conditions of the offer no less than six weeks before the program start date