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BSc (Hons) Palaeontology

University of Portsmouth ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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General Eligibility

Typical offers

  • A level – ABB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112–128 points, with 32 points from a Science subject (Applied Science, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics)

  • T levels – Merit. Acceptable subjects include Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, Health, Healthcare Science, and Science.

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Analysis of the Earth and Environment

  • Biodiversity and Vertebrate Anatomy

  • Earth Materials

  • Global Environmental Challenges

  • How the Earth Works

  • Sedimentology and Palaeontology

2 Year 2
  • Early Vertebrate Evolution

  • Invertebrate and Analytical Palaeontology

  • Micropalaeontology, Palaeobotany, and Palaeoenvironments

  • Palaeontological Techniques

  • Professional Skills For Palaeontologists

  • Sedimentary Processes and Facies Analysis

3 Year 3

Core modules in this year include:

  • Palaeontology Project and Study Tour

Optional modules in this year include:

  • Analytical Methods For Earth and Environmental Sciences

  • Applications of Palaeontology and Sedimentology

  • Dinosaurs and Mammals

  • Introduction to Teaching

  • Oceans, Climates and Environments

  • The Fossil Record

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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