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Master of Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences offered by the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Planetary sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Geology
  • Biology and associated fields
  • Science
  • Pedagogy (teaching)
  • Outreach
  • Reporting
  • Media
  • The civil service

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. You will also have the opportunity to select courses from a range of options depending on your interests and career ambitions. Courses named on the page include Astrobiology: Theory
  • Project Design and Literature Analysis
  • Astrobiology: Methods
  • Social Dimensions of Astrobiology and Space Exploration
  • Dissertation (Semester 2+). Options include Python Programming for the Life Sciences
  • Advanced Analytical and Characterisation Methods PGT
  • Introductory Probability and Statistics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In a natural science or related discipline.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusKing's Buildings campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Physics and Astronomy
DepartmentScience
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.