Evolution of Life in the History of Earth
Course, Bachelor's level, 1PA045
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Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- 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 16,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 16,250
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-68701
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 December 2025–11 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 December 2025–11 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- 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 20,625
- Total tuition fee: SEK 20,625
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-68701
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–11 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 25%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–11 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
This course provides an overview of the origin and evolution of life on Earth. Major themes include, among others, the Cambrian world, the Palaeozoic seas, the invasion of land, the rise of the reptiles, the Tertiary world, and the rise of primates and Man. In the demonstrations, we will explore the unique collections of fossil and living vertebrates stored in the Museum of Evolution.
The course includes about ten evening meetings.