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Masters Degrees in Palaeontology

We have 11 Masters Degrees in Palaeontology

Masters degrees in Palaeontology equip students with the skills to examine life as it existed prior to the Holocene Epoch (roughly 11,700 years ago). They include techniques in the study of fossils to determine the evolution of organisms, and their interactions with each other and their environments.

Related subjects include Geobiology. Entry requirements for these courses usually include an appropriate undergraduate degree, such as Archaeology or Geology.

Why study a Masters in Palaeontology?

Courses in Palaeontology predominantly involve examining body fossils, trace fossils, geochemical evidence to determine how life on earth began and evolved. Training includes techniques for undertaking examinations of rocks containing fossils, determining fossil taxonomy, and understanding the fossil record.

For example, you may participate in fieldwork to undertake activities such as radiometric dating, GIS (geographic information systems), remote sensing to assess geographical areas and their geological composition.

You mighty also undertake lab work techniques such as biostratigraphy, cladistics and possibly even molecular phylogenetics to assess characteristics and resemblances across different fossils.

Careers in this field may include excavation and conservation management, roles in heritage such as museum curation or university lab research, as well as scientific writing.

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Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Make your Master’s matter with our postgraduate degrees at the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The faculty has world-leading expertise across a wide breadth of disciplines encompassing the logical, experimental and mathematical study of our Universe; we offer a range of programmes in emerging as well as more traditional academic areas. You'll benefit from front-line research that feeds directly into our taught graduate programmes and access to first-class facilities within the faculty.

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School of GeoSciences

Our world is facing many significant and complex challenges. Rising inequality and the mass displacement of people, urbanisation, unprecedented rates of climate and environmental change and associated extreme events, and finite natural resources all pose formidable challenges for the future. By studying with us you will be in an exceptional position to help make the future better. Spanning a wide range of physical and social sciences, and the humanities, we are internationally renowned for our approach to interdisciplinary research and teaching. Through our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact, we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance. You will be uniquely placed to address local and global issues relating to inequality and vulnerability; urban precarity; nature; cultural meanings; development and sustainability; climate and environmental change; natural resources; and natural hazards, risk and resilience.

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Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR

University of Edinburgh  | 
School of GeoSciences

The Masters by Research in Palaeontology and Geobiology is the only programme of its kind in the UK. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Palaeobiology - MSc

University of Bristol  | 
Faculty of Science and Engineering

This interdisciplinary MSc programme is for students who are passionate about the history of life, mass extinctions, macroevolution, climate change and fossil preservation. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Earth Sciences Research MSc (Res)

University of Birmingham  | 
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Earth Sciences Research MSc facilitates independent research. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

Earth Sciences - MPhil

University of Birmingham  | 
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Our Earth Sciences course allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences. View course

 Online  On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available

MSc Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology

Durham University  | 
Department of Archaeology

This MSc, offering a holistic view of the body and society in the study and interpretation of research into human remains… View course

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Geoscience MSc

University College London  | 
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

This MSc is a uniquely broad and flexible programme that suits students' aspirations, background and experience. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available

Earth Sciences - MSc by Research

University of Bristol  | 
Faculty of Science and Engineering

The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world creates an exciting and stimulating environment. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time

European Master in Archaeological Materials Science (ARCHMAT)

Sapienza University of Rome  | 
Department of Environmental Biology

ARCHMAT is a 2-years European programme (120 ECTS) within a consortium of  3 degree-awarding Universities  … View course

 On campus  Full time

European Master in Archaeological Materials Science (ARCHMAT)

University of Evora  | 
Department of Environmental Biology

ARCHMAT is a 2-years European programme (120 ECTS) within a consortium of  3 degree-awarding Universities  … View course

 Full time

European Master in Archaeological Materials Science (ARCHMAT)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  | 
Department of Environmental Biology

ARCHMAT is a 2-years European programme (120 ECTS) within a consortium of  3 degree-awarding Universities  … View course

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Geology (MPhil)

Birkbeck, University of London  | 
School of Natural Sciences

The MPhil/PhD programme provides an excellent forum for students to develop and enhance their specialist, as well as more general transferable, research skills. View course

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