BSc Hons Palaeontology

As a palaeontologist, you will study ancient life in the context of the geological and fossil record - how did life on Earth arise and evolve, and how can we apply data from fossils to solve real-world geological problems Our course places great emphasis on practical learning and developing the transferable skills for employment as a professional palaeontolgist/geoscientist. You will learn in a friendly and supportive environment with a structured tutorial programme across all three years, excellent fieldwork opportunities, student-led extra-curricular activities, refurbished and re-equipped teaching facilities, and strong links with industry. All of these provide a broad-based degree experience that maximises career opportunities.