Flinders University in SA offers Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) pathway to Honours, a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 4 years full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.
Flinders University
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This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.
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$8,301
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After applicable subsidies
$0
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Here is what the Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) pathway to Honours qualification offered by Flinders University covers and who it is designed for.
Step into the prehistoric world and uncover the story of life on Earth. As Australia's only dedicated undergraduate palaeontology degree, this program gives you exclusive access to fossils, fieldwork, and cutting-edge research. You'll explore ancient ecosystems, study dinosaurs and megafauna, and learn how geology and biology reveal the secrets of evolution. With practical experience and expert guidance, you'll gain the skills to work in museums, research, conservation, education, or science communication-bringing the past to life and shaping the future of palaeontology. Students completing this degree will have the opportunity to undertake a one-year honours degree in the fourth year.
The Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) pathway to Honours will appeal to applicants who have the goal of completing an Honours year in this specialisation of science. The final Honours year provides students a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems Analyse and evaluate data, appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of palaeontology and engage positively with people and ideas beyond their own discipline area. On completion, students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.
Your career
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.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) are prepared for a wide range of careers that explore Earth's ancient history. You could work in:
Museums as a curator, collections manager, or education officer
Fieldwork and fossil excavation, both in Australia and overseas
Evolutionary biology and ecological research
Science communication, including writing, media, and public outreach
Teaching, particularly in science and Earth sciences
Postgraduate research, leading to academic or specialist roles in palaeontology
Potential occupations may include collections manager, senior curator and scientific consultant; potential employers may include universities, museums and science media agencies.
