Education

Study Space Science

The Birkeland Centre’s  primary objective is to try to understand the Earth’s relationship to space. To this end, BCSS has identified four areas of research:

  • Dynamics of the asymmetric geospace: When and why are the auroras in the two hemispheres asymmetric?
  • Particle Precipitation: What are the effects of particle precipitation on the atmospheric system?
  • Gamma-ray Flashes: What is the role of energetic particles from thunderstorms in geospace?

 

PhD Program

The organization of Birkeland Centre – three groups with overlapping research interests – makes for a unique opportunity to study space science. The collaborative nature of BCSS, both inter-group and across three nodes (UiB, NTNU and UNIS), means that the doctoral student will be exposed to a wide-ranging spectrum of space science topics.

Phd candidates at the UiB are university employees. As projects and positions become available, they will be listed here.

Phd Theses, by year 

 

Master’s Program

Whether you are planning to become a teacher in higher education, work in industry, or continue your studies to the doctoral level, a Master’s degree in space physics can be invaluable in helping you reach your career goals. You will be able to apply the skills you learn during your studies – programming, mathematical analysis, presentation skills – to a great many other areas.

University of Bergen(UiB) Master’s Program 
Master Theses, by year

 

Sample of relevant courses in space physics: