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BSc and MGeol Geology with Palaeobiology
| Course Title | UCAS Code | Duration | Typical Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Geology with Palaeobiology | F6C1 | Three years full-time | ABB |
| MGeol Geology with Palaeobiology | F6CC | Four years full-time | AAB |
International students can progress directly on to BSc Geology with Palaeobiology (F6C1) from the International Foundation Year in Science and Computing.
About these Courses
The origin and evolution of life is intricately linked with the geological history of the Earth, and these courses are designed to combine the knowledge and skills base of a degree in Geology with specialist expertise in the scientific study of fossils.
First and Second Years
The first two years are mostly common with the Geology degrees and designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in geoscience. You will develop palaeontological knowledge and skills through taught modules, including exceptional preservation, a specialist field-course, and your tutorials. At the end of the Second Year you will undertake an independent fieldwork project, which may range from geological mapping in an area with fossiliferous rocks, to field and laboratory analyses of fossils.
Third Year
You will study a variety of geological modules, concentrating on palaeobiological modules that range from the evolution and diversity of vertebrates to the practical study of microfossils. You will research and write a dissertation on a palaeobiological topic of your choice.
Fourth year (MGeol only)
Independent research forms the basis of this Master's year and you will be treated as a research student. You will complete a major individual project involving original palaeontologically-based research, which can be linked to vacation work experience. Examples of recent projects include a study of the exceptional preservation of fossils from the Cambrian Burgess Shale, and analysis of dietary specialisation in pliosaurs. You will also take advanced taught modules in evolutionary palaeobiology and the relationship between the fossil record and climate change. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an overseas field course.
Contact
Dr Stewart Fishwick
0116 252 3912
geology@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/geology/
