BSc Palaeontology and Evolution (CF17)
2021 entry
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UCAS code | CF17 |
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Application method | UCAS |
Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
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Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Palaeontology and Evolution
This course allows you to develop an understanding of the evolution of life on this planet through the study of geology and biology. Our degrees are interdisciplinary and provide you with a broad background in palaeobiological science, including state-of-the-art methods and technological advances.
You will learn from a large and vibrant group of experts in the field of palaeobiology, with interests ranging from dinosaurs to plants to the origin of life, and will 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 also have a choice of optional units. Recent unit options have included Evolutionary Ecology; Geomicrobiology; and Plant Evolution, Development and Diversity.
The course involves fieldwork, including dedicated palaeontology field trips, 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 also opportunities for volunteer work and internships in our state-of-the-art palaeobiology laboratories.
The palaeontology and evolution course attracts great enthusiasts for the subject area and the student cohort is small, tight knit and high achieving.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BSc Palaeontology and Evolution - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAB including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABC including AB (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject |
Science practicals | A pass in the practical element of all English examination board science A-levels is expected. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma 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 (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and another science-related subject, or 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 in three core science/mathematics subjects |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a 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 (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and another science-related subject |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | 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. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | 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:
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BTEC offer | DDD in Applied Science, with Distinction in science units, plus B in a core science A-level |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | 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. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject (in any order) |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Specified subjects
Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Further Mathematics; Mathematics; and Physics.
Science-related subjects also include: Computer Science; Environmental Science; Geography; Geology; Marine Science; and Psychology.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Deferred entry
For this course deferred entry is: Welcomed
Selection process
UCAS. Mature applicants and those who have not followed one of the above routes of education will be invited for interview and test.
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