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PostgraduateMSc

Palaeobiology

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,400Per Year (Intl)
£14,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MSc Palaeobiology at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This interdisciplinary MSc programme is for students who are passionate about the history of life, mass extinctions, macroevolution, climate change and fossil preservation. You will learn the latest techniques in phylogenetics, biomechanics and macroevolution, providing you with a strong foundation for independent research to PhD level or for careers in fields such as museum curation, science education, science policy, industry or the media. Bristol is ranked second in the UK for 'Earth systems and environmental sciences' research (THE analysis of REF 2021) and first in the world for Palaeo... International tuition fees are £31,400 per year, home/UK fees are £14,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Phylogenetic Methods and Systematics
Palaeobiology and Macroevolution
Fossil Taphonomy and Preservation
Biomechanics of Extinct Organisms
Quantitative Analysis in Palaeontology
Climate Change and Mass Extinctions
Research Methods and Scientific Communication
MSc Research Project in Palaeobiology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£31,400

Home Student Fee

£14,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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£1,300scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

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