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Overview
Comparing planetary atmospheres is a vital part of planetary sciences. The process reveals similarities and differences that test and inform our understanding of these environments.
With expert guidance, you’ll examine:
- key processes in planetary atmospheres and the methods and missions used to study them
- how our solar system planets formed and evolved to their current states
- past, current, and future missions providing information about the atmospheres of the planets.
Careers
This Comparative Planetology and the Atmosphere of Earth course at the University of Aberdeen is valuable learning for career progression within:
- the space sector
- planetary sciences
- government consultancy
- research in academia, public, or private research institutions.
Programme Structure
You’ll cover topics including:- planets of the solar system and their atmospheres
- comparative planetology
- how geologists date the stages of the atmosphere’s history
- climate and atmospheric dynamics
- upper atmospheres
- terrestrial atmospheres
- giant planets and their moons
- space missions and methodologies
- is the Earth rare?
- finding and identifying Earth-like planets
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
Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 18 other Short Courses in Climate Studies & Meteorology 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.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- 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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