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University of Bristol

Studying in the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol

Become part of a positive solution for the future by joining our diverse and welcoming student and staff community that continuously learns about our planet, life upon it and the global challenges humanity is facing.  Embrace the opportunity to develop your scientific, technical and transferable skills to work towards a career that can help build an equal and sustainable future for all.  

Our curriculum is designed to develop the attitudes and aptitudes required for you to succeed and we offer 4 degree courses at BSc and MSci level (with Study Abroad option): Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Geophysics and Palaeontology and Evolution. Our teaching is delivered by a wide range of international staff who are also experts in their research field. Lectures, lab practicals, field work, tutorials and peer group working (online or face to face) combine aspects of all natural sciences and will nurture your problem-solving, team-working, applied and quantitative skills. Three of our degrees are professionally accredited by The Geological Society, and we aim for full accreditation of Palaeontology and Evolution for 2021/2022.

  • University of Bristol School of Earth Sciences video: Becoming an Earth Scientist, and changing the future of our planet for the better.

Our programmes:

  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Palaeontology and Evolution

Why study with us? We welcome you to become part of a thriving, supportive and ambitious community that embraces scientific and societal challenges, personal growth and diversity. Our Student Societies together with personal tutors and teaching staff are the heart of our School and will offer support where needed.

  • Student life at the University of Bristol and a look inside the home of the School of Earth Sciences, the iconic Wills Memorial Building.

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Contact details:

School of Earth Sciences
University of Bristol
Wills Memorial Building
Queens Road
Bristol BS8 1RJ
United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0) 117 954 5400
Email: earth-undergrad@bristol.ac.uk

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