📖Program Curriculum

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Current Controversies in Palaeobiology and Macroevolution EASCM0001 10 Mandatory TB-1A
Phylogenetic Methods in Palaeobiology EASCM0035 10 Mandatory TB-1A
Literature Review EASCM0034 20 Mandatory TB-2
Research Methods in Palaeobiology EASCM0038 30 Mandatory TB-2
Advanced Dynamics of Macroevolution EASCM0066 20 Mandatory TB-1
Thesis (MSc Palaeobiology) EASCM1016 60 Mandatory AYEAR
and 30 credit points from the list below:
Please note - in order to meet the requirements for the Taught Masters degree award as stated in the University's Credit Framework for this MSc programme a MAXIMUM of 30cp of options below Level M is allowed.
Geology for Research Palaeobiologists EASCM0037 10 Optional TB-1A
Advanced Vertebrate Palaeobiology and Biomechanics EASCM0055 20 Optional TB-4
The Cambrian Explosion - the origin of animal body plans EASC30052 10 Optional TB-2D
Tree of Life BIOL30004 10 Optional TB-4
Plant Evolution Development and Diversity BIOL30007 10 Optional TB-2
Early Human Origins ARCHM1000 10 Optional TB-1
Msc Palaeobiology 180

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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

415 RMB

Tuition fee:

27,400 GBP per year

27,400 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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