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The University of Edinburgh: Palaeontology and Geobiology
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of GeoSciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The Masters by Research in Palaeontology and Geobiology is the only programme of its kind in the UK. The 12-month programme equips you with analytical skills and expert knowledge.
Through close research supervision and training tailored to suit you, the MScR aims to:
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expose you to a range of key debates concerning methodology and ideas
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provide you with tools for critical understanding
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offer training in appropriate research methods related to your particular area of research focus
MSc (Res)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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