This course allows you to develop an understanding of the evolution of life on this planet through the study of geology and biology. Our degrees are interdisciplinary and numerate and provide you with a broad background in palaeobiological science, including state-of-the-art methods and technological advances. You will learn from a large and vibrant group of experts in the field of palaeobiology, with interests ranging from dinosaurs to plants to the origin of life, and will be immersed in hands-on palaeontology from the start.
One third of the first year is dedicated to biology and two thirds to earth science. After the first year you will take core units from both disciplines, along with a wide choice of optional units. Recent unit options have included Vertebrate Palaeobiology and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, the Cambrian Explosion, Climates and Ecosystems, Tree of Life Ecology, Early Human Origins, and Biomechanics and Functional Morphology. The course involves fieldwork, including dedicated palaeontology field trips, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. In your final MSci year you will study advanced topics before working closely with expert palaeobiologists on an individual independent research project.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Science or Grade12 Mathematics
Applicants from Ontario require a Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (advanced level) with an average of between 80% and 90%. This must include six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses, including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects. Core science/mathematics subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics. Science-related subjects also include Environmental Science, Geography, Geology and Psychology.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. C] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate of Proficiency in English [min. C]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.