ESA astronaut Gerhard Thiele spends the day with AI

There is an issue with the term "degree" at present. Up to recently, you went to univertisty for 4 years and you got your BSc or BEng or whatever. The RTCs or Institutes of Technology mainly offered courses leading to Certs or Diplomas. However a new system have come into play which as I understand standardises qualifications across Europe.

What was called a Diploma in the RTCs is now called a degree (eg. BEng). A "proper" degree would now go by "BEng (Hons)" i.e. a honours degree.
Mabey this is what is meant by an "advanced" degree.

Plain and simple......................

An advanced degree = A university degree, such as a master's or doctorate, that is higher than a bachelor's.

An advanced degree = A university degree, such as a master's or doctorate, that is higher than a bachelor's.

I might find some use for my MSc. after all!

If you qualify Albert................why not submit your application.

What have you got to lose?.

If you qualify Albert................why not submit your application.

What have you got to lose?.

I'll see whats actually involved for a start, in particular whats in the medial requirements.

As for having an "advanced degree" see www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Astronaut_Selection/SEMZ54R03EF_0.html

Mind you it seems the bar will be quite high:
“The ideal European astronaut candidate should be competent in relevant scientific disciplines, including but not restricted to life sciences, physics, chemistry and medicine and/or be an engineer or pilot, and should have demonstrated outstanding abilities in research, applications or the educational field, preferably including operational skills. In addition, characteristics expected of all applicants include a good memory and reasoning ability, concentration, aptitude for spatial orientation, and manual dexterity,”

The brochure is also worth a look through esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eac/ESA_Astro...lection_Brochure.pdf

In addition, characteristics expected of all applicants include a good memory and reasoning ability, concentration, aptitude for spatial orientation, and manual dexterity,”

i fit all that................but dont have an advanced science degree or pilots licence.

Not to mention i have Spina Bifida,LOL.