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A Day in the Life of a Paleontologist1/4
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Where Palaeontology and Archeology Meet | Library at Home} Calgary Public Library2/4
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Would You Like a Career in Palaeontology or the Earth Sciences?3/4
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Studying Palaeontology as an undergraduate at the University of Birmingham4/4
Palaeontology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Palaeontology and Evolution BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £24700 | 147 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
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Palaeontology BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 94% | 7% | 5% | £9250 | £18300 | 105 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
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Palaeontology and Geobiology MSc (Res) | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-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 and Geology MSc | University of Birmingham | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 129 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSc | University of Birmingham | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 129 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Geology with Palaeontology MGeol | University of Leicester | 94% | 4% | 5% | - | - | 113 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Palaeontology MPhil | The University of Manchester | 85% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 147 | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
94
/100
5151 students of Palaeontology in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22593 | £22910 | £26699 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19101 - £26635 | £17239 - £29571 | £20463 - £33631 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Palaeontology courses of UK
All Palaeontology courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22267 | £24414 | £28299 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18977 - £25935 | £18600 - £29791 | £21771 - £34096 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
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
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Palaeontology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Palaeontology (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Palaeontology at Imperial College of Science
| 25% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Palaeontology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Palaeontology.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Palaeontology.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Palaeontology studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Master of Science - MSc
- Master of Geology - MGeol
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Palaeontology at University of Portsmouth received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 94 out of 100 among 9 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Palaeontology was £22593 15 months after graduation, £22910 3 years after graduation and £26699 5 years after graduation.