Palaeontology BSc (Hons)

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**This is a Connected Degree**Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.**Overview**Are you interested in studying the processes of how life on Earth began, evolved and diversified? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty as well as spending time in the lab? Get ready to dig up the past on our BSc (Hons) Palaeontology degree course, which is accredited by The Geological Society of London.- Reveal the secrets of ancient life in our petrology and palaeontology laboratories, stocked with rock, mineral and fossil specimens- Work alongside our active academic research team on the latest palaeontological theories and models, as they integrate new ideas and data into teaching- Unearth your own discoveries on field trips in locations such as the Isle of Wight, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site locations Lulworth Cove and Lyme Regis, and other famous fossil localities**Accredited by:**This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London.**Careers and opportunities**Palaeontology is the study of ancient life, from the earliest algae to the biggest dinosaurs and our first human ancestors. It seeks to uncover the ways in which life on Earth evolved through the ages, and in turn, how this can help us better understand the natural world today.Studying fossilised lifeforms can reveal facts about biology, ecology and evolution vital to many modern environmental issues, including climate change. When you graduate, you’ll have a strong set of transferable skills suitable for a range of scientific roles, in areas such as energy resources and exploration, environmental consultancy, teaching and museum curation.You could also continue your studies with our research master's programme in Palaeontology, which would enable you to spend a year working on a dedicated project in an paleontological area that interests you. Many of our MRes students publish papers in scientific journals by the time they complete the programme.**What areas can you work in with a palaeontology degree?**Previous students have gone on to work and study in areas such as:- energy resources and exploration- environmental consultancy- museum curation- teaching- academic research**What jobs can you do with a palaeontology degree?**They've gone on to work in the following roles:- researcher of vertebrate palaeontology- geographic information systems (GIS) editor- science teacher**Placement opportunities**After your second year, you can do an optional work placement to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Placements give you the opportunity to apply what you've learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation.You can work for a company or organisation here in the UK or overseas, or you could go independent by setting up and running your own business with other students. Previous students have enjoyed placements at civil engineering, mining and quarrying companies and the Dinosaur Isle museum on the Isle of Wight.Whichever route you choose, you'll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement.**Ongoing careers support**After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our C

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£19,200.00 (TRY 852,008) Yıllık
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Eylül 2025

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Full Time (4 yıl)

Okul ücreti
£19,200.00 (TRY 852,008) Yıllık
£19200 Per year

Bu ücret sabittir

*Gösterilen fiyat gösterge amaçlıdır, lütfen kurum tarafından kontrol ediniz

Başlangıç tarihi

Eylül 2025

Yer

Main Site

University House,

Winston Churchill Avenue,

Portsmouth,

PO1 2UP, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

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