University of Barcelona

Paleobiology and Fossil Record (currently being replaced)

Introduction

 

The Master's Degree in Paleobiology and Fossil Record is an interuniversity master's degree that is mainly taught in English. Students will learn scientific and methodological principles to develop their research capacity and professional practice in different areas of paleontology.
This master's degree is directed at graduates in different areas of life sciences and environment sciences (geology, biology and the environment, among others), and humanities graduates (history and archeology, among others) who are interested in paleontology. The minimum requirement for taking the master's degree is level B2 English (equivalent to First Certificate).

Career opportunities for graduates include teaching, work in research centres, museums, centres and companies that manage and disseminate natural heritage, companies that prospect and manage geological resources, consultancies and companies that supervise works (protection of paleontological heritage), and geological mapping.

Basic information

Interuniversity Yes
Main university Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Universities
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Universitat Barcelona
Credits 60
Mode of delivery Presencial
Bridging courses Yes
Faculty or school Faculty of Earth Sciences
Language(s) of instruction English (85%) i Spanish(15%)
Coordination CARLES MARTIN CLOSAS
Main university information Master's degree course homepage
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