Study Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, School of GeoSciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The Masters by Research in Palaeontology and Geobiology is the only programme of its kind in the UK. The 12-month programme equips you with analytical skills and expert knowledge.Through close research supervision and training tailored to suit you, the MScR aims to:expose you to a range of key debates concerning methodology and ideasprovide you with tools for critical understandingoffer training in appropriate research methods related to your particular area of research focus

Which department am I in?

School of GeoSciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£39,200.00 (US$ 50,624) per year

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£39,200.00 (US$ 50,624) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, archaeology, anthropology, or a related discipline.

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