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PhD/MPhil Palaeontology

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Paleontology

Course Summary

Research within this programme is directed towards dinosaur limb mechanics, including computer modelling of dinosaur gait, trackway formation and interpretation, including LiDAR digital mapping of sites, palaeopathology, taphonomy, and embryology. The Manchester team is also active in palaeoecological studies of dinosaur sites, the study of fossil lagerstatten in general, and in arthropod taxonomy and palaeoecology.

Tuition fees

UK fees
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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,900

Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).