Course summary
Astrobiology and the planetary sciences are rigorous interdisciplinary subjects. These subjects build on physics, chemistry, biology and geosciences to answer fundamental questions about living matter:
- how is it formed?
- how does it vary and evolve in unison with planets and stars?
- how is it distributed across time and space?
- interdisciplinary skills and expertise
- confidence and autonomy in planning and executing research
- insight into contemporary debates
- You will think critically about astrobiology and planetary science in their social contexts. You will discover how different scientific approaches address fundamental questions about life.
- methods
- missions
- instruments
Modules
See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
Student Recruitment and Admissions
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