Undergraduate Education
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Study real world problems on Earth and other planets through applied physics, chemistry or biology!
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Why UCLA EPSS ?
- 3:1 Student-to Faculty Ratio
- Small Class Sizes
- Field Trips
- Lab Work
- Research Opportunities
Department Highlights
EPSS 133 Historical & Regional Geology field trip to see the Navajo Sandstone at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.
Interested In NASA and Planetary Science?
UCLA EPSS participates in many NASA and JPL spacecraft missions, with opportunities for involvement at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Join EPSS and be part of NASA's exploration of Mars, Venus, Titan, and more!
EPSS NASA Missions
UCLA EPSS has led or been involved in:
Voyager 1&2
Apollo 11, 15, 17
Galileo
Cassini
JUNO
THEMIS-ARTEMIS
ELFIN CubeSats
Mars InSight & Perseverance Rover
Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter (Diviner)
Parker Solar Probe
Europa Clipper
Department Testimonials
"I really enjoy this program, the research opportunities it has given me, and the familiarity I get to have with the faculty!"
"My experience has been amazing! Getting into research was wonderful, and the department was very welcoming."