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Doctor PhD Degree Paleontology

at Bircham International University · Spain

Duration

24 months (average duration)

Intake

open for adults over 27 years of age; study via distance learning from anywhere in the world and at any time in the year

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Paleontology via distance learning focuses on the study of ancient life, using fossil evidence to examine how organisms changed over time and what the planet was like long ago. It covers how paleontology interprets fossil evidence to address past ecologies, evolution, and the place of humans in the world.

The program is structured as 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. It includes 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master’s program, with an average duration of 24 months. It also uses a composition of 39 academic credits for Paleontology Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis.

Modules

  • Paleontology Online
  • Research methodology and final project or thesis
  • 601PAL - Human Evolution
  • 602PAL - Prehistory: Human Ancestors
  • 603PAL - Prehistory: Migrations & Cultures
  • 604PAL - Archaeology
  • 605PAL - Archaeology: Human Origins
  • 606PAL - Physical Anthropology
  • 607PAL - Archaeological Analysis: Faunal Rema

Entry requirements

Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.

Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.

How this course compares

  • Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctor PhD Degree Paleontology at Bircham International University?

It takes 24 months (average duration), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in open for adults over 27 years of age; study via distance learning from anywhere in the world and at any time in the year.

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Bircham International University is #80 in Spain on research impact (1,623 citations).

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