Planetary Science MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 31-Mar-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 37,500 / year

Apply Date 31-Mar-2023

Planetary Science MSc

About

About this degree

Students develop insights into the techniques used in current planetary science, and gain in-depth experience of a particular specialised research area through project work as a member of a research team. The programme provides the professional skills necessary to play a meaningful role in industrial or academic life. The MSc is delivered in association with the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck, and, therefore, in close collaboration with Birkbeck College, University of London. Students can study selected courses at Birkbeck’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences as well as base their research project at Birkbeck College.

A range of Birkbeck modules will be offered each year covering topics of astrobiology and planetary sciences.

Who this course is for

This MSc is particularly suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, geophysics or a related discipline, who wish to develop a career in planetary science, space science and related fields. The programme provides an ideal foundation for further research and entry onto the PhD programme.

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What this course will give you

UCL Physics & Astronomy is among the top departments in the UK for this subject area: UCL is consistently placed in the global top 20 across a wide range of university rankings – and is currently 4th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 for Physics & Astronomy.

The department of Physics & Astronomy at UCL are proud holders of the Athena Swan Silver Award and achieved a Juno Champion Award from the Institute of Physics.

The curriculum of the Planetary Science MSc draws on a variety of other academic departments within UCL including Space & Climate Physics, Earth Sciences and Birkbeck's Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences. It thus has a strong interdisciplinary flavour, in line with the ethos of the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck.

The combination of taught courses, tutorials and project work allows prospective students to study a wide variety of topics related to planetary and space environments, such as: planetary interiors, atmospheres, and magnetospheres; astrobiology and the emergence of life in the universe; and the application of current knowledge to investigations of extrasolar planets - worlds in other stellar systems - and finding Earth 2.0.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

This interdisciplinary MSc offers a wide programme of study related to the physics of planetary and space environments, including planetary interiors, surface, atmospheres and magnetospheres for planets within our solar system and extrasolar planets. The MSc includes a substantial research component, which provides opportunity to work on original research with leading planetary science, astrophysics or space science researchers at UCL and Birkbeck College.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with substantial physics content, from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Planetary Science based careers embrace a broad band of areas, e.g. information technology, engineering, finance, research and development. Graduates of MSc programmes at UCL go on to a variety of careers as research associates, postdoctoral fellows, consultants, and data analysts.