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Applied and Petroleum Micropalaeontology, MSc

University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 9810 per yearGBP 19890 per year

About Applied and Petroleum Micropalaeontology, MSc - at University of Birmingham

The course is aimed at graduates from a variety of Geoscience backgrounds who wish to gain expertise in Micropalaeontology and Petroleum Geosciences.

Key features: Comprehensive coverage of the key microfossil groups used in hydrocarbon exploration, Focus on the role of microfossils in understanding major changes in global climate, Course taught by both academic staff and industrial partners, Opportunity to experience working with geological consultancies as well as an academic research environment, Individual research project tailored to your own skills and goals. The course is primarily designed to prepare students for work in the hydrocarbon industry and related service sector; this may involve both onshore and offshore work in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. The research skills acquired will also provide a strong foundation for those wishing to undertake further postgraduate study towards the award of a PhD.

Entry requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English and they can demonstrate their level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

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