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University of Aberdeen: Planetary Sciences (Online)
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Geosciences |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Move into a career in the space industry, whatever your academic background. Join our online Masters degree and study anywhere, at your own pace.
Prepare for a career in the space sector with online MSc Planetary Sciences. This flexible online degree gives you a pathway into a space industry career, whatever your academic background.
Skills for deep space exploration Join our outstanding team online and develop the key technical skills needed for deep space exploration, including remote sensing, spectroscopy, and instrument design. You’ll study the Earth and other objects of the solar system, such as the Moon, Mars, and exoplanets, to understand the critical steps of formation of these objects. You’ll examine the physics of atmospheres, magnetic fields, geomorphology of the surface, isotopic differentiation, and the formation of habitable environments.
Become part of the next wave of lunar and planetary explorers. You’ll graduate career-ready, with an informed understanding of:
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planetary atmospheres and landforms
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space environment
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remote sensing
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data analysis
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astrobiology, and
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space systems engineering and instrumentation.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirements for this MSc are: a 2:1 UK honours degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. |
Fees
| EU | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
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| International | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 15660 GBP for Whole course |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 20 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and ranks among the best 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The …
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