Master of Earth and Planetary Sciences

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of Earth and Planetary Sciences program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. 

II. Study Mode and Medium 

Lectures in Chinese or English 

III. Academic Field 

 Earth and Planetary Sciences/Planetary Sciences 

IV. Majors 

Students perform research in the following fields (but not limited to) with data from planetary exploration; 

1）Planetary geology 

2）Planetary atmosphere and space environment 

3）Research and observation on asteroids and comets 

V. Course Structure

Table 1: Core courses (18 Credits) 

Table 2: Major courses* (6 Credits) / 專業範疇科目* (6學分)

* The University has the ultimate right to decide which course or whether the course will be opened for all Major subjects.

Table 3: Thesis (12 Credits)

Table 4: Others (1 Credit) 

VI. Teaching Requirements 

1. Students are required to complete six core courses from Table 1, two major courses from Table 2, academic activities (ten times of attendance) from Table 4 during the first two semesters to gain 25 credits.

2. Students are required to complete an original research master’s thesis in no less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.

3. After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.

VII. Study Time

The duration for taking all courses is 12 months and the duration for thesis writing is 12 months. Classes will generally be scheduled at daytime (9:00-18:00) in weekdays or weekend.

VIII. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has: 

1. Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation)

2. Abided by the regulations of the University

3. Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed

If students pass all courses required in Table 1, 2 and 4 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.

Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.

※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.