BSc Palaeontology and Evolution
About this course
BSc Palaeontology and Evolution, an undergraduate degree centred on the study of palaeontology, biology, and geology. The course is accredited by TGS and includes fieldwork in locations such as Spain, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography and Marine Science. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 28%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 30%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on BSc Palaeontology and Evolution at University of Bristol?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.