MSci Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Join a university ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research ( THE analysis of REF 2021). Develop an understanding of the evolution of life on this planet through the study of palaeontology, biology and geology. Our degrees are interdisciplinary and provide you with a broad background in palaeobiological science, including state-of-the-art methods and technological advances.

Career pathways

Our highly numerate graduates enter many different fields of employment. Some continue research to MSc or PhD level and enter academic careers.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: ABB including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. A-level contextual offer: BBC including BB in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Geography. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB in two science-related subjects, and Higher: AABBB. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. GCSE: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code CF16).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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