Space Science United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The primary objective of the interdisciplinary Space Science MSc Program, offered in collaboration by the College of Science (COS), College of Engineering (COE), College of Humanities & Social Science (CHSS) and College of IT (CIT) at United Arab Emirates University, with the support of National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), is to serve as a thorough and effective academic exposure of Space Sciences and Technology for students aspiring to build careers in the space sector.

Quick Facts:

• It also includes a compulsory internship experience at space research institutes in the UAE. It has been conceived and designed to comprise course content covering various space-related disciplines to give students an extensive exposure to the broader domain of space science, allowing them to pursue their careers in space-related areas. 
• The emphasis will be on science related themes (e.g. Space Physics, Planetary Sciences, Astronomy, Planetary Atmospheres etc.) but the program will also feature a technology component (Spacecraft Systems, GIS, Remote Sensing, Space Instrumentation etc.) to impart necessary knowledge of the tools, techniques and applications used to conduct space research.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Develop thorough understanding and professional skills by making use of appropriate literature and research resources.
• Evaluate complex inter-disciplinary challenges to be resolved through space science and technology.
• Formulate and carry forward space science research and development by applying scientific principles in Space Sciences.
• Create innovative Space Systems solution through mission-specific projects.
• Compose scientific results in the form of research publications, presentations, thesis and reports.
• Design solutions to multi-faceted space science problems both systematically and analytically as part of a diverse team.