BSc Geology with Palaeobiology

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University of Leicester

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• Objectives
  The Geology Department provides a dynamic environment in which to learn more about the evolution of our planet from geoscientists at the forefront of their field. Our students cite the supportive and friendly staff as one of the key reasons for choosing to study here. The Earth is the geoscientist’s laboratory and our degree courses include opportunities for geological fieldwork in the Alps, Tenerife, Spain, Scotland and Wales. Our courses provide a thorough training in the geosciences in preparation for a wide range of careers in industry or further scientific research, across a variety of disciplines such as natural resource exploration or the environmental sector.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements * A/AS levels for all degrees: Three A levels usually required, normally including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Grades usually from three A-levels, but two AS levels considered in place of one A level only. General Studies is accepted. Geology qualifications are welcomed, although we assume no previous knowledge of Geology. * Additional requirements for Earth and Planetary Sciences courses: A level Physics is required, A level Mathematics preferred; AS level Mathematics accepted. * Additional requirements for Geology with Geophysics courses: One of the A levels must be Physics or Mathematics. If either of Physics or Mathematics is not taken at A level, these subjects must be taken at AS level. * Department Scholarship: We offer competitive scholarships, based on academic performance, at the start of the second, third and fourth years, together with a wide range of prizes and awards in each year for academic achievement and overall performance.
• Academic title
  BSc Geology with Palaeobiology
• Course description
  BSc Geology with Palaeobiology
  
  Programme
  
  First and Second Years
  
  The first two years are mostly common with the Geology degrees and designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in Geosciences. You will develop palaeontological knowledge and skills through taught modules and a programme of structured tutorial work. At the end of the second year you will undertake an independent fieldwork project, which may range from geological mapping in an area with fossiliferous rocks, to field and laboratory analyses of fossils.
  
  Third year
  
  You will study a variety of geological modules, concentrating on palaeobiological modules that range from the evolution and diversity of vertebrates to the practical study of microfossils and the patterns and processes in the history of life. You will research and write a dissertation on a palaeobiological topic of your choice.

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