Space Physiology & Health

Space Physiology & Health MSc is a unique programme providing training for biomedical scientists & physicians delivered by international experts from academia, contractors and space agencies (e.g. NASA). Graduates will be equipped through lectures, seminars and extensive laboratory practicals and visits to RAF & Space Agency (ESA & DLR) facilities to serve future manned space expeditions.

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• The programme is unique within Europe.
• Has input from professionals within the Space industry.
• Provides experiences with external partners including the Crew Medical Support Office at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne.
• Located in the heart of London.

PURPOSEThe aim of this programme is to provide graduates with advanced theoretical and practical training in the physiology, psychology and operational medicine of humans exposed to or working in the Space environment.

DESCRIPTION

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas:

• Detailed and in depth knowledge of the physiological effects of the space environment upon humans and of the methods employed to mitigate such effects.
• Provide practical experience in experimentation methods appropriate to investigate the physiological effects of the space environment and those employed to mitigate such effects.
• A knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, data acquisition and the analysis of results whilst applying the appropriate statistical methods.an understanding of the effect of the space environment upon human behaviour and performance.
• An understanding of the effect of the space environment upon human behaviour and performance.
• A detailed knowledge of the practical implications of disease and physical deconditioning in space-faring humans and the practices required to counter and manage such events.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and practices associated with medical and life science research environments in space.