BSc Palaeontology and Geology

The BSc Palaeontology and Geology degree at the University of Birmingham offers an in-depth exploration of the historical life on Earth and its associated environments. The course combines elements of biology and geology to understand the evolution of the planet over 4.6 billion years, from the early evolution of life through to the development of recent and modern ecosystems.Course Content: The program spans across three years and offers an equal balance of palaeontology and geology. In the first two years, students acquire a solid grounding in geological principles, Earth history, and palaeobiology, and then choose more specialized topics as their interests develop. In addition to engaged learning, many opportunities for practical experience are available throughout the course, including field trips to the United States, Spain and across the UK.Key Modules: Some of the core modules included are ‘Soils and the Environment’, ‘Earth and Mineral Materials’, ‘Evolution of Vertebrates’, ‘Earth Surface Processes and Landforms’, ‘Stratigraphy and the History of Life’ and ‘Principles of Palaeontology’. Optional modules like ‘Climate Change: Impacts and Mitigation’, ‘Fossils and the Geology of the UK’, ‘Marine Ecosystems’ and more can be chosen based on the student's area of interest.Accreditations: The BSc Palaeontology and Geology degree is accredited by The Geological Society, London.Future Careers: Graduates from this BSc Palaeontology and Geology degree follow a diverse range of careers. Opportunities include museum curation, scientific publishing and communication, heritage management, environmental and ecological consultancy, fossil exploration and recovery, or research career in academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.