Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
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.
Employability
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.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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