Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology)

Flinders University - Bedford Park Campus

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Overview

Focused on uncovering long-buried secrets that deepen our understanding of how life on Earth evolved, this degree provides you with in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the Australian fossil record in addition to a broad-based foundation in palaeontology and allied disciplines. You will also will develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills.

The Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the Australian fossil record, and a broad-based foundation in the scientific principles underpinning palaeontology and allied disciplines. This degree develops a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills in both university- and field-based settings, including the capacity to understand and apply relevant scientific principles, analytical approaches and problem solving in the areas of palaeontology, vertebrate evolution and zooarchaeology. This degree appreciates the multidisciplinary nature of palaeontology and engages positively with people and ideas outside of the immediate discipline, especially in biology, earth sciences and archaeology; with societal and ethical contexts of palaeontology and the role it has in informing our understanding of modern ecosystems and their conservation.

On completion of the this degree students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with and critically apply current theories, subject content, professional methodologies, ethical frameworks and research procedures relevant to studies of palaeontology and vertebrate evolution and understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge about the areas of palaeontology and vertebrate evolution and diversity was developed. This degree displays a profound understanding of the processes that have led to the evolution of the modern Australian fauna and an appreciation of the fossil heritage of the continent and demonstrates the retention of a broad set of foundational skills that may be further developed and expanded to suit a variety of palaeontological and allied professions.

This degree prepares graduates for with skills required in palaeontological careers anywhere in the world. Potential occupations may include collections manager, senior curator and scientific consultant; potential employers may include universities, museums and science media agencies.

Expand your career options by combining this degree with the Bachelor of Archaeology (SATAC code 214021)

Combining degrees enables students to follow their interests and aspirations and enhance their career prospects by undertaking a second area of study in addition to their primary degree. Completing an approved combined degree option will normally add at least one extra year (full-time equivalent) to their studies. For example, students combining two three-year full-time equivalent degrees are normally able to complete both degrees in four years of full-time equivalent study. Students graduate with two degrees, expanding employment opportunities. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/combined-degrees.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.9099.85
Median rank to receive an offer77.5582.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer62.3570.55

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Flinders University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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