Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration Freie Universität Berlin

Overview

Since the program is accessible with a wide range of Bachelor degrees, the goals in the first semester are a) to equip all students with a ‘toolkit’ to successfully participate in the subsequent coursework and b) to bring all students to a common basic level in Planetary Sciences. Depending on their previous knowledge, students will have to take two out of three synchronization modules, which provide basic training in either geological foundations, computational methods, or physical and mathematical foundations. Learn more with this program in Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration from Freie Universität Berlin.

Career paths

Graduates of the Master’s degree have an advanced understanding of the problems and methods related to planetary sciences and remote sensing. They are aware of the current field of research in relation to planetary bodies within and our solar system and beyond. They are familiar with the multiple ways in which satellites and space probes are used for remote sensing of the Earth and other planets, and have the knowledge to employ these methods. Their subject-specific and interdisciplinary skills in theory and methodology meet internationally recognized standards. Graduates are equipped with subject-specific and conceptual strategies and are familiar with ways of working both in universities and non-university research institutes. Depending on their individual interests, graduates will also have gained specialized knowledge and skills in areas of their choice.

With this Master’s degree in hand, students are certified for independent research in planetary sciences and space exploration and with that are ideally prepared for a job at research institutions, space agencies (e.g., ESA, NASA), relevant industrial sectors with a focus on (aero)space and satellite technology, and Earth remote sensing. For those graduates who wish to continue with doctoral studies, the unique Berlin research landscape in planetary sciences and space exploration offers the best possibilities anywhere in Germany and is one of the few world class venues in Europe.