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Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #35

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Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is GBP 32,000 per year (GBP 16,000 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: GBP 16,000 / year
International tuition: GBP 32,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: study.ed.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

Combines biology, planetary science, astronomy, cosmology, chemistry and geology to study the origin and possibility of life beyond Earth alongside the formation and behaviour of planets, moons and other bodies.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a natural science or related discipline. We expect candidates to be highly numerate, with good results in quantitative subjects; and to be familiar with university-level concepts in at least two of the following subjects: physics (including geophysics, astrophysics, or biophysics), biology (including astrobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, palaeontology or evolution), chemistry (including geochemistry or biochemistry), planetary/geoscience, and astronomy. In addition to explaining your interest in both planetary science and astrobiology, your personal statement should summarise your scientific background, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity: how have you engaged with areas of science that were outside the main focus of your undergraduate programme (or major).

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026 intake

About University of Edinburgh

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1583
Students: 39,015
QS rank: #35
Programs: 780
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc award?

University of Edinburgh awards a Master's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 32,000 per year (GBP 16,000 per year for local students).

Can Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences MSc be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Edinburgh.

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