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Overview
What you will study
Aimed at beginners, topics of the Evolution and the Fossil Record course offered by University of Oxford include evidence from fossils, recent discoveries, the principles of natural selection, the origin of species, evolutionary patterns, major events in the history of life and mass extinctions.
There will also be a chance to study many fossils put out in the teaching room. No previous background in palaeontology or evolutionary biology is needed for the course and no reading is required in advance.
You are very welcome to bring along your own fossil specimens which you would like to be identified or which you think are of special interest.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Evolution, fossils and the early history of life
- Natural selection, evolutionary processes and the origin of species
- Practical session – studying fossil specimens in the teaching room
- Evolution during the Palaeozoic Era
- Example of microevolution in trilobites
- Other major events in the evolution of life
- Mass extinctions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Archaeology View 23 other Short Courses in Archaeology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
99 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
99 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
- includes tea/coffee
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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