Master's Programme in Earth Science - Palaeobiology

About this programme

Are you interested in how life on Earth looked millions of years ago? Do you want to understand how life, climate and the environment have evolved and been influenced by Earth's chemical and physical changes over time? The Master's Programme in Earth Science, specialising in Palaeobiology, combines research in geosciences with the biological sciences to recreate and understand the evolutionary changes that have taken place throughout history. Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees. A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Students are selected based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies, a statement of purpose and other relevant experience. In addition to the general supporting documents, you also need to submit a programme-specific statement of purpose (1 page). The statement of purpose should provide a clear motivation for the chosen programme and specialisation; include information on your Bachelor's thesis (if any) and its relevance to the programme; and describe other relevant experience, e.g. fieldwork, internships, work experience, previous studies abroad, involvement in a student union or academic societies, communication skills