Planetary Science and Life in the Universe
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
The MPhil Planetary Science and Life in the Universe at University of Cambridge is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 10-month full-time structure. The course encompasses several different educational and societal objectives: Societal demand for multi-domain expertise to tackle the challenges posed by observing and modelling complex systems; The need to train postgraduate students with high levels of multidisciplinary fluency and team working skills; and, A demand for highly trained research scientists able to drive data analysis on feature-rich sets of data from diverse sources. The course has four primary objectives for the training it will provide students: To develop students’ expertise in the techniques used to study planets, fr... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£41,064
per year
Home Student Fee
£15,672
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
| 3 years | £29,000 | £35,500 | £49,000 |
| 5 years | £34,500 | £46,000 | £64,000 |
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