BSc (Hons) Palaeontology 

The BSc (Hons) Palaeontology course at the University of Portsmouth provides students with a deep understanding of the history of life on Earth. Throughout this course, students will learn the fundamental skills necessary to interpret the fossils of plants, animals, and microorganisms and use them to recreate past environments and climates. They will also get hands-on experience with field trips and find, excavate, and interpret fossils in the wide-ranging geological exposures of southern England.Course Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including biodiversity, anatomy and evolution, earth materials, and macroevolution and palaeobiology. The course consists of both theoretical classes and practical work, with an emphasis on fieldwork, labs, and tutorials.Key Modules: Some key units of the program include Earth and Life, Biology of Organisms, Rocks and Mineral Resources, Oceanography, Biodiversity and Conservation, Introduction to Sedimentology and Palaeontology, and Analytical and Field Methods.Future Careers: After successfully completing this course, students will be equipped for careers in varied areas such as geological consultancy, the fossil industry, science communication, environmental geology, or further academic research in palaeontology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.