Course Summary

Develop an understanding of the evolution of life on this planet through the study of geology and biology. Learn from experts, with interests ranging from dinosaurs to plants to the origin of life, and become fully immersed in hands-on palaeontology from the start. One third of the first year is dedicated to biology and two thirds to earth science. After the first year you will take core units from both disciplines. In the third year you will carry out a research project and take a range of specialist palaeontology units. Examples of current units include: Marine Micropalaeontology, where you will learn to use microfossils to reconstruct past climates and understand their impact on ecosystems; Macroevolution, where you will learn cutting-edge techniques for analysing the large-scale patterns in the evolution of life; and Vertebrate Palaeobiology and Biomechanics, where you will study the evolution of the vertebrates from fish-like creatures to humans. You will also select from a range of optional units to pursue your own interests. The course involves fieldwork, including dedicated palaeontology field courses, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. Our emphasis on quantitative research allows you to develop valuable mathematical and statistical skills. There are opportunities for volunteer work and internships in our state-of-the-art palaeobiology laboratories.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: CF17

Institution code: B78

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Standard offer: AAB including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects. Contextual offer: ABC including AB (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAABB.

Access to HE Diploma in Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science or Science. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 15 credits at Distinction from units in any one of Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics; and at least 15 credits at Distinction from units in any one of Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects.

Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 in three core science/mathematics subjects. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

DDD in Applied Science, with Distinction in science units, plus B in a core science A-level.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

European Baccalaureate offer: 80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject (in any order). Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Further Mathematics; Mathematics; Physics. Science-related subjects also include: Computer Science; Environmental Science; Geography; Geology; Marine Science; Psychology.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2022/palaeontology-evolution/bsc-palaeontology-and-evolution/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 10750.0 Year 1
EU 24700.0 Year 1
International 24700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bristol
BS8 1TH

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