爱丁堡大学是英国乃至全球领先的古生物学和地球生物学研究中心之一。我们的MScR学位是英国唯一的古生物学和地球生物学专业。该课程由三门必修课程和一门120学分的论文组成。必修课程通常包括：地学研究计划与管理（第一学期），项目设计与文献分析（第一学期），主题以及古生物学与进化论（第二学期）
We are one of the leading centres of palaeontology and geobiology research in the UK and globally. Our MScR degree is the only such programme in palaeontology and geobiology in the UK.<br><br>This programme will provide you with a strong background for independent research to PhD level or for an applied career in museums, libraries, management or the media.<br><br>On successful completion of the programme, you will know key concepts and methodological approaches concerning your chosen research topic.<br><br>You will gain experience in, and knowledge of:<br><br>key debates appropriate to your particular research interest<br>how theoretical concepts translate into methodological and hypothesis-testing frameworks<br>research design principles and their practice<br>practical training in the use of specific theoretical, modelling, analytical and experimental methods.