Origin and Evolution of the Vertebrates
Course, Master's level, 1PA042
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits including 90 credits in earth science or biology. Principles of Palaeobiology, 15 credits, Origin and Early Evolution of Life, 15 credits, or Evolution and development, 15 credits, is recommended. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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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 41,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 41,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-18705
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits including 90 credits in earth science or biology. Principles of Palaeobiology, 15 credits, Origin and Early Evolution of Life, 15 credits, or Evolution and development, 15 credits, is recommended. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
In this course, you study the vertebrates - their origin, evolution and extinctions. This course, therefore, follows the course Origin and Early Evolution of Life. A major part of the course is a research-oriented project that will be presented orally and as a research paper.