Course summary
We are one of the leading centres of palaeontology and geobiology research in the UK and globally. Our MScR degree is the only such programme in palaeontology and geobiology in the UK. Why Edinburgh Edinburgh has an excellent public and academic presence in Palaeobiology and Geobiology. The programme leaders Steve Brusatte and Rachel Wood are leading researchers in the field whose research focuses on key questions like the:
- origin of major groups of animals
- interaction between evolution and environmental change
- genealogical relationships of living and extinct species
- influence of mass extinctions on the history of life.
Modules
See our website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
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