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Overview
In this Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life course offered by The University of Edinburgh you will gain answers to questions like: What is life and how did it evolve on earth? What are the prospects for life on other planetary bodies and how do we go about searching for it? How might humans deal with contact an Extraterrestrial intelligence?
Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. If you wish to purchase the full course then you will pay in your local currency - the course price stated here may therefore vary depending on where you are in the world and the current exchange rate. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.
What you'll learn
In this course, Professor Charles Cockell, Director of the UK Centre for Astrobiology:
- Outlines the conditions that are required for a planet to be habitable
- Explores how they can search for and detect life on other planets
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Life and Its Origins
Life on Earth
Habitable Environments Elsewhere in our Solar System
The Search for Habitable Exoplanets
Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biology Astronomy & Space Sciences View 11 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences 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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This introductory course is for anyone with an interest in understanding the fascinating field of astrobiology.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full
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