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Careers in Paleontology1/4
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Studying Palaeontology as an undergraduate at the University of Birmingham2/4
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Digging Up Fossils Science Experiment with Paleontologist Myria Perez | GoldieBlox's Curiosity Camp3/4
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Would You Like a Career in Palaeontology or the Earth Sciences?4/4
Palaeontology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | |||
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Palaeontology BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 86% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £18300 | 110 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Palaeontology and Geology MSc | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSc | University of Birmingham | 84% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | - | 160 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Geology with Palaeontology MGeol | University of Leicester | 82% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 131 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
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Palaeontology and Evolution BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £24700 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Earth History and Palaeontology CertHE | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £4625 | £4625 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
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Palaeontology PhD | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Part-time |
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Palaeontology and Geobiology MSc (Res) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time |
Related subjects - UK degree programs:
Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Palaeontology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £26572 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Palaeontology courses in the UK
All Palaeontology courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22767 | £25060 | £29728 |
25-75 percentile range | £19569 - £25841 | £20394 - £30361 | £23830 - £36891 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Palaeontology
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Palaeontology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Palaeontology
- Colleges
- Universities
- Gas and Mining Companies
- Museums
- Historical Exhibits
Specialisations within Palaeontology
- Micropaleontology
- Paleobotany
- Palynology
- Invertebrate Paleontology
- Human Paleontology
- Taphonomy
- Ichnology
- Paleoecology
Jobs of graduates of Palaeontology (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Palaeontology at Imperial College of Science
45% | Natural and social science professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Palaeontology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Palaeontology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Palaeontology is the study of the fossil record.
The median salary of graduates of Palaeontology was £23000 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Palaeontology studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Geology - MGeol
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
Palaeontology - BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 86 out of 100 among 35 respondents.