Principles of Palaeobiology

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 1PA041

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
20 January 2025–23 March 2025
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits with 90 credits in earth science or biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2024
Application code
UU-68702

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 December 2024–19 January 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
20 January 2025–23 March 2025
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits with 90 credits in earth science or biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 December 2024–19 January 2025
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits with 90 credits in earth science or biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 36,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-68702

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits with 90 credits in earth science or biology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

In the course you will learn about the fundamental principles of palaeobiology and evolution, as well as the classification and phylogeny of organisms. You will apply your theoretical knowledge during a field excursion. The field excursion normally takes place in Dorset, Great Britain, a week in mid-March with an associated cost of 1250 SEK for the student. The course also contains practical exercises in the laboratory.

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