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The Master's Programme in Astrobiology

An interdisciplinary degree spanning Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Philosophy — devoted to the origin, evolution and distribution of life across the cosmos.

4
Semesters
120
ECTS Credits
Full
Full-Time
Winter
Intake
Overview · Descripción

An interdisciplinary frontier

The programme is a joint initiative across five faculties — Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Pharmacy, Geology–Geography and Philosophy. It trains scientists to address how life originates, evolves and could exist beyond Earth.

Una iniciativa conjunta de cinco facultades que forma a científicos para abordar cómo se origina, evoluciona y podría existir la vida más allá de la Tierra.

Open to graduates in biology, biotechnology, medicine, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and related fields. · Abierto a graduados en biología, biotecnología, medicina, física, química y ciencias de la tierra.

The Blue Marble · our reference point for habitability.
Curriculum · Plan de Estudios

Four semesters · 120 ECTS

Dos años, de los fundamentos al trabajo fin de máster

1
Foundations
Fundamentos
30 ECTS
  • Origin & Early Evolution of Life7
  • Astrophysics & Cosmology6
  • Biochemistry of Living Systems6
  • Planetary Geology6
  • Scientific Methods & Data Analysis5
2
Core Disciplines
Núcleo disciplinar
30 ECTS
  • Exoplanets & Habitability7
  • Microbiology & Extremophiles6
  • Organic & Prebiotic Chemistry6
  • Planetary Atmospheres & Climate6
  • Bioinformatics & Databases5
3
Specialization & Mobility
Especialización y movilidad
30 ECTS
  • Biosignatures & Detection Methods7
  • Space Missions & Instrumentation6
  • Elective Track8
  • Research Internship / Lab Rotation9
4
Master's Thesis
Trabajo Fin de Máster
30 ECTS
  • Master's Thesis Project24
  • Scientific Communication & Ethics6
  • Original research supervised by an interdisciplinary panel, defended publicly.
See the full course catalogue (30 courses)
Mobility · Movilidad

Study across Europe

During the third semester, students may carry out a research stay or lab rotation at a partner university, gaining international experience and access to specialised facilities.

Durante el tercer semestre, el alumnado puede realizar una estancia de investigación en una universidad asociada.

Up to 3 countries
Hasta 3 países
Research stays
Estancias
Joint supervision
Cotutela
Scholarships
Becas
Learning Outcomes · Competencias

What you will master

Database Analysis

Mine and interpret astronomical and biological databases.

Exoplanet Screening

Assess the habitability of distant worlds.

Space Environment

Study how space conditions affect living systems.

Biomarker ID

Detect signatures of life in planetary samples.

Careers · Salidas Profesionales

Where graduates go

Research Labs
Laboratorios
Space Industry
Industria espacial
Healthcare
Sanidad
Agriculture
Agricultura
Materials Science
Materiales

Ready to apply?

Admissions open for the winter intake. · Solicitudes abiertas para la admisión de invierno.