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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
PhD/MPhil Palaeontology
Overview
The PhD/MPhil Palaeontology programme is a research-based degree that allows students to explore their interests in palaeontology and contribute to the field through original research.
Entry Requirements
- The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
- Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered.
Application and Selection
- Apply online, including:
- The name of this programme
- Research project title or area of research
- Proposed supervisor's name
- Funding information
- Supporting statement
- Details of previous university-level study
- Names and contact details of two referees
Programme Details
- Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy; Master of Philosophy
- Duration: PhD 3-4 Years Full-Time; MPhil 1 Year Full-Time
- Programme options:
- Full-time: PhD and MPhil available
- Part-time: PhD and MPhil available
- Full-time distance learning: Not available
- Part-time distance learning: Not available
Programme Description
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.
Fees
- PhD (full-time):
- UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
- International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900
- PhD (part-time):
- UK students (per annum): Band A - £2,503.00; Band B - £3,700; Band C - £5,250; Band D - £7,600; Band E - £12,850
- International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £14,700; Band B - £15,750; Band C - £18,650; Band D - £22,600; Band E - £29,950
Scholarships/Sponsorships
There are a range of scholarships, studentships, and awards at university, faculty, and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
This programme aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 13: Climate action
- Goal 14: Life below water
- Goal 15: Life on land
Contact Details
- Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School/Faculty overview: Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research-led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality.
Programmes in Related Subject Areas
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Geology
- Petroleum Engineering
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