DPT: Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc (PTMSCASTPS1F)

You should meet with your Academic Advisor in Welcome Week to confirm your selection of optional courses.

Students must follow 120 credits of Taught courses. At least 100 credits of these must be at SCQF Level 11 and at most 30 credits at SCQF Level 10.

Every effort is made when setting the timetable to take into account commonly chosen options, however students should consult the timetable when making their choices: http://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/timetables

Compulsory courses

Astrobiology Theory

Must be taken during Semester 1

Astrobiology Methods

Must be taken during Semester 2

Project Design and Literature Analysis

Must be taken during Semester 1

Dissertation in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences

Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

Social Dimensions of Astrobiology and Space Exploration

Must be taken during Semester 2

Course options