Explore Earth’s history through fossils and rocks, and unlock the evolutionary journey and diversity of ancient life, from the grandeur of dinosaurs to the subtlety of microfossils. combining fieldwork with scientific study to understand past climates, life, and natural processes. Equipping you with the skills to tackle environmental challenges and pursue careers in areas such as research, conservation, or resource management. In year 3, you’ll embark on an exciting adventure, studying at a prestigious partner institution overseas. You’ll dive into diverse geological environments, complete an Independent Earth Sciences Research Project, and engage in unique project work. With placements at top international universities, recent students have explored Canada, Australia, the USA, Singapore, Japan, Swede, France, New Zealand, and beyond. This year abroad will deepen your learning and open up incredible new opportunities. **Why Study Palaeontology and Geology at Birmingham?** **Embark on thrilling fieldwork adventures -** What better way to text your skills and learn new ones than hands on experience. Have the chance to travel to International locations Including Spain, Scotland, and the USA await, with all travel and accommodation costs fully covered. **Learn from top paleobiologic experts -** Our staff are experts in there field currently conducting cutting-edge research in diverse ecosystems. Accredited - Geological Society of London ensure top-tier professional training. **Explore the Lapworth Museum of Geology -** Our unique facilities include the Lapworth Museum of Geology. Which has more than 250,000 specimens some over 500 million years old. As one of the oldest specialist designated and accredited geological museums in the UK, this is an invaluable study resource at your disposal.
A Level: AAB | AAB Including 1 Required Science:Biology/ Chemistry/Computing/Electronics/Environmental Studies/Further Maths/Geography/Geology/Human Biology/ Maths/ Physics/ Psychology/Statistics/ PE Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Including HL in 1 Required Science | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | We welcome students studying BTEC qualifications as an alternative to A levels, and accept BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate. Please contact us for further guidance. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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