MPhil in Planetary Science and Life in the Universe

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• 10 months full-time
• Study Mode: Taught
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Institute of Astronomy This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.
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• Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open

Sep. 3, 2025

Application deadline

May. 14, 2026

Course starts

Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Funding Deadlines

Course Funding Deadline

Jan. 7, 2026

Gates Cambridge US round only

Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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