Palaeontology and Geobiology (MSc)(R) - 1 Year (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Palaeontology and Geobiology (MSc)(R) - 1 Year (Full-time)
Doctoral · Sciences
About this programme
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 Video: Study our Masters by Research in Palaeontology and Geobiology Study our Masters by Re
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year · Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
- Tuition
- £39,200 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint ScholarshipsFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding