Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MScREnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR programme at University of Edinburgh (College of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences) is a MScR programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme offers comprehensive study of organismal biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, and biodiversity. Students conduct field surveys and biological laboratory experiments. Graduates work as biologists, environmental researchers, and life science educators.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £41,160/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £41,160/year
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: September 2026
Intake: September intake

Programme overview

DegreeMScR
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyCollege of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences

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University of Edinburgh

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Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£41,160	—	needs the fee

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Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR

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