Postgraduate MScR Palaeontology Opportunities 2017 and Geobiology www.ed.ac.uk The only Masters by Research in Field work Entry Requirements You may have the opportunity to join our Palaeontology and Geobiology in Students should have a UK 2:1 honours faculty in hands-on fieldwork on the Isle the UK. degree in a relevant subject, or its of Skye, one of the best places in the equivalent if outside the UK. Relevant Geobiology and Palaeontology concern world to find from the mysterious subjects include , Biological the study of the history of life on middle part of the Jurassic Period, Sciences, Environmental Sciences, over its 3.6 Billion year span. This is a including some of the first colossal long- Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related subject of scientific endeavour which is necked dinosaurs and primitive flesh- discipline. Eligibility from outwith the also of much interest to the public, as eating tyrannosaurs. manifested in the popularity of media UK is based on the National Academic There may also be the opportunity attention on subjects ranging from the Recognition Information Centre scheme to take part in annual trips to world- origin of life, the and extinction used by British universities. renowned sites around Edinburgh, of dinosaurs, evolution of humans, and where the sciences of geology and English Language Requirements the search for extra-terrestrial life. palaeontology were forged in the 18th IELTS 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 and 19th centuries. Many of the best This innovative and unique Masters by in each section) Research degree combines research MScR projects have a field component, with scientific outreach, making it the first and students will be encouraged to make TOEFL-iBT: Total 100 (with no score of its kind in the UK. You will gain skills fieldwork a part of their dissertation topic. lower than 20 in each section). A degree in communicating your research through from an English speaking university may print, online, and digital means, learning Teaching be accepted in some circumstances. directly from scholars who are keen You will complete this programme under popularisers of science and well-known the guidance and support of our Indicative tuition fees*: science writers. You will learn how to outstanding GeoSciences team. Home/EU - £7,000 both conduct original ground-breaking This programme is being led by two research and promote public awareness academics who are both renowned in Overseas/International - £22,500 and understanding of key 21st century their fields; palaeontologist and issues that relate to palaeontology and *2016/17 fees quoted. Please note that fees evolutionary Dr Steve Brusatte typically rise around 5% each year. geobiology, such as extinctions, climate and geobiologist Professor Rachel change and . Wood. Steve is the resident palaeontologist Scholarships Studying MScR Palaeontology for the BBC’s‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ and Geobiology (2017 entry) program, has published several books, Students applying for this programme including the textbook ‘Dinosaur may be eligible to apply for funding. This MScR programme consists of three Palaeobiology’ and frequently writes for Details of current opportunities may be compulsory courses and a 120 credit a number of popular science found on our website. Deadlines apply dissertation. publicatoins and peer-reviewed papers so early application is encouraged. Compulsory courses typically will such as ‘Scientific American’. Steve’s be*: studies focus on dinosaurs, evolution How to Apply and mass extinctions. Project Design and Literature Analysis; For more information and to apply for Research Planning and Management Rachel is a geobiologist with an interest this programme online, please visit: in the GeoSciences; Topics in in the evolution of reefs and dynamics http://www.ed.ac.uk/pg/927 Palaeontology and Evolution of early evolution. Rachel is the Programme Delivery and Duration author of ‘Reef Evolution’ and has Contact us published over 100 peer-reviewed The programme is delivered on-campus papers on her various studies in Programme Co-Director: Dr Steve full-time over 12 months or part-time geobiology. Brusatte over 24 or 36 months. E: [email protected] Careers T: +44 (0) 131 650 6039 Student Experience This programme will provide you with Programme Co-Director: Professor a strong background for independent Students can benefit from our Rachel Wood collaboration with the National research to PhD level or for an Museum of Scotland and their world applied career in museums, libraries, E: [email protected] renowned collection of fossils. management, or the media. T: +44 (0) 131 650 6014

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