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Palaeontology and Geology MSci

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Studying this Palaeontology and Geology MSci degree course will give you a rigorous training in palaeontology, enabling you to use the fossil record to understand the evolution and diversity of ancient life, from dinosaurs to microfossils.You will be taught by lecturers from one of the largest and strongest palaeontology research groups in the UK, and our focus on research-led teaching will provide you with exciting opportunities to carry out your own cutting-edge research projects. The rich fossil collections of our Lapworth Museum of Geology provide a unique resource that supports our teaching and research.This course will provide you with the skills necessary to develop a career as a professional palaeontologist engaged in research and teaching or in museum curation, or as an applied palaeontologist/biostratigrapher within the oil industry. Your core training in geology will also provide opportunities for a potential career as a geoscientist, if this is the career path you would like to take. Our Palaeontology and Geology MSci programme offers the opportunity for you to develop your skills more fully, including more advanced and ambitious research training.All first year modules are compulsory and span the breadth of Earth Sciences and include contributions from the Biology group. From year two onwards, there is more focus on palaeontology and an increasing amount of choice that allows you to select modules following your interests.In year three (and four) you will also complete independent Earth Science research projects based on primary data collected in the field/laboratory or museum developing your practical, analytical and communication skills.In addition to lectures and practical classes, you can look forward to fieldwork training in palaeobiological and geological techniques. This work is undertaken both in the UK and abroad, and is assessed by means of field-driven reports, presentations and field notebook.The fourth year of the Palaeontology and Geology MSci includes a major research project (worth half the year) undertaken as part of active research in the school.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 27,180per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

Required subjects and grades: At least one science A level subject. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    22nd out of 94 2

    13th out of 30 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 68%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    22nd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    71st

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    150 65%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    14th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    29th

    5

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