Study MSc by Research Palaeontology at University of Manchester in the UK, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth. Research within this programme is directed towards dinosaur limb mechanics, including computer modelling of dinosaur gait, trackway formation and interpretation, including LiDAR digital mapping of sites, palaeopathology, taphonomy, and embryology.The Manchester team is also active in palaeoecological studies of dinosaur sites, the study of fossil lagerstatten in general, and in arthropod taxonomy and palaeoecology.

Which department am I in?

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614) per year

International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent). All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.