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Overview
You’ll study the elements and building blocks of life, and develop expertise in:
- fossil analysis and how microbial life may be fossilised
- identifying ancient and extra-terrestrial signs of life
- Raman spectroscopy, electron and optical microscopy
- analysing potentially habitable environments across the solar system.
You’ll learn about current and future astrobiological exploration missions, Martian rovers, sample-return missions, and more.
Careers
This Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers short course at the University of Aberdeen is valuable learning for career progression within:
- the space sector
- astrobiology
- planetary sciences
- government consultancy
- research in academia, public, or private research institutions.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover topics including:- elements, precursors and synthesis of life
- searching for ancient and extra-terrestrial microbes: biogenicity and biomarkers
- techniques including Raman spectroscopy
- electron and optical microscopy
- stable isotopes
- examining samples from sites, including modern and ancient hot-springs, lake and stream deposits
- finding and prioritising potentially habitable environments across the solar system
- astrobiological exploration missions: instrument observations and interpretation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biology Astronomy & Space Sciences Geology View 22 other Short Courses in Biology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full
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