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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
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:expose you to a range of key debates concerning methodology and ideasprovide you with tools for critical understandingoffer training in appropriate research methods related to your particular area of research focus