There are many opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study and research within the Centre for Planetary Sciences via our associated departments at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and Birkbeck.
Masters programmesÌý
In conjunction with the Centre for Planetary Sciences at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê/Birkbeck, the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Department of Physics and Astronomy offers an MSc in Planetary Science course:
MSc in Planetary Science
The MSc programme in Planetary Science has a curriculum which is drawn from a variety of academic departments within Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, including Physics and Astronomy, Space and Climate PhysicsÌý(also known as the Mullard Space Science Laboratory), Earth Sciences, and the Earth and Planetary Sciences group in the School of Natural Sciences at Birkbeck College, University of London.Ìý Further information about this postgraduate taught course and how to apply can be found via the link below.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and Birkbeck MSc courses are also available in Astrobiology, Space Science, Astrophysics, and Space Technology and Satellite Communications. Follow the links below for further information about the courses and how to apply to the relevant department/college:
- , School of Natural Sciences, Birkbeck
- MScÌýAstrophysics, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê P&A
- MScÌýSpace ScienceÌý& Engineering: Space Science, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê MSSL
- MSc Space Science & Engineering: Space Technology, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê MSSL
- MSc Systems Engineering Management, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê MSSL
- MSc Technology Management, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê MSSL and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êse
Planetary Science PhD positions
We welcome applications for external research fellowships in the planetary sciences and related fields. These can be held at the mainÌýÌýcampus in Bloomsbury, or at theÌýÌýin Surrey. If you have an interest in applying, please contact us as early as possible.ÌýSeparate applications should be submitted toÌýeach potential host department.
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Astrophysics Group, Dept ofÌýPhysics and Astronomy
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Space and Climate PhysicsÌý(Mullard Space Science Laboratory)
BSc and MSci courses
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê offers BSc and MSci Earth Sciences and Astrophysics courses with planetary modules:
Birkbeck offers a BSc in Planetary Exploration, and a Certificate in Planetary Science: