BriMSc PalaeobiologyUniversity of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 10, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

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Optional for routine assessment; may be used if grades are slightly below typical entry. Applicants may submit to provide additional context.

CV or resume

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Optional; include relevant work experience and qualifications to support the application.

Official transcript(s)

Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts from first and subsequent degrees.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Any STEM subject (including Anthropology and Archaeology); other subjects may be considered case-by-case. Relevant lab/museum/fieldwork experience may support applications.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University of Bristol profile level E.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 88 overall (R20, L19, S22, W22); University of Bristol profile level E. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.

Historical admission data is not published.