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University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The BSc Honours in the field of Palaeontology aims to shed light on the evolution of life on Earth through a variety of different fields of study, but mainly through the fossil record. Why study Palaeontology? The very rich geological and fossil heritage of South Africa gives this country a geographic advantage in understanding the development of Life.
Faculty: Science | Department: Geosciences | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Compulsory Course Modules (first and second blocks) Research Project (PALP4024) Vertebrate osteology and palaeontology (PALP 4010)/ Lecturers Responsible: Prof Julien Benoit and Prof Shaw Badenhorst Statistics and Geometric Morphometrics (PALP4012)/ Lecturers Responsible: Gideon Chinamatira and Prof Jonah Choinière Taphonomy and Biostratigraphy (PALP 4016)/ Lecturer Responsible: Dr Cameron Penn-Cl
Research (National or International) in vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology, in palaeobotany, and in evolutionary sciences. Museum curators Fossil preparator, Museum and laboratory technician Palaeontological Impact Assessment consulting Consulting for mining and oil companies
Honours: A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate. At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course. Please note that this is a highly competitive programme and a 60% average does not guarantee admission.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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