Space Sciences and Astronomy

specialized Master’s Program in Space Sciences and Astronomy

Dienstag, 17.03.2026

When “Buzz” Aldrin stepped out of the lunar module on July 21, 1969, his first task was to set up the Bernese Solar Wind Composition experiment (SWC) by planting it in the lunar surface, even before the American flag. This was the first great highlight in the history of Bernese space exploration. The specialized Master’s Program in Space Sciences and Astronomy reflects this Bernese heritage and empowers students with skills and knowledge to join this adventure, providing an in-depth scientific education in space research, planetary sciences, habitability and astronomy in an interdisciplinary fashion. This new specialized Master’s program, offered by the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH) for the first time in Autumn 2026, expands on the existing Physics and Astronomy programs with a deepened focus on interdisciplinarity in space research. We offer students with a broad range of interests a program that fosters interdisciplinary research, embraces a diversity of scientific, educational and cultural backgrounds, and aims to stimulate scientific curiosity and meaningful research. The Master of Space Sciences and Astronomy brings together dedicated individuals with different expertise and scientific backgrounds, ranging from physics and astronomy to geology and geophysics, as well as climatology, chemistry and biology. The program offers students an extensive education in key research topics such as astronomy and astrophysics (planets, stars and galaxies; cosmology; geodesy; celestial mechanics), space sciences (space- and ground-based instrumentation; measurement techniques; data analysis and interpretation; modeling techniques), planetary sciences (planet formation and evolution; solar system and exoplanets; lab experiments) and habitability (conditions for life to emerge; building blocks of life as we know it; origin and development of extra- and terrestrial life). The CSH is part of a vibrant Bernese and Swiss research environment, and interdisciplinarity is at the heart of the Master’s program and the scientific culture of our Center. Thanks to our collaborative network, the courses of this program go beyond the Faculty of Physics, with eligible courses offered at other institutes of the University of Bern as well as external centers and universities, such as the ETH Zürich. With this new specialized Master’s program, we invite students to expand their existing scientific horizon, combine knowledge from different disciplines and apply their skills to new scientific approaches. A labtour is completing the presentation of the master.

Dozierende(r):	Andrea Fortier
17.03.2026:	15:45 - 16:45
Ort:	2. UG, B116 Exakte Wissenschaften (ExWi) Sidlerstrasse 5
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