Study with us

Explore the opportunities to study with the Geobiology and Geochemistry research group.

PhD opportunities

We support a thriving community of PhD students in geobiology, geochemistry, and astrobiology. Prospective PhD students are welcome to contact members of our group to discuss potential research projects. Students may be eligible for studentships funded by the E4 doctoral training partnership led by the School.  A range of other postgraduate funding opportunities is also available.

Visit the E4 doctoral training partnership website Find out more about postgraduate research funding opportunities

MScR Palaeontology and Geobiology

We offer the only MScR (Masters by Research) degree in palaeontology and geobiology in the UK.  This one-year programme offers a unique opportunity to develop and conduct an independent research project under the supervision of world-leading geobiologists, palaeobiologists, and astrobiologists here in Edinburgh.   

Further details about our Palaeontology and Geobiology MScR   

Undergraduate degrees

We offer a number of exciting, highly ranked undergraduate degree programmes (BSc and MEarthSci) that incorporate the study of geobiology alongside geophysics and geochemistry to provide an integrated understanding of the Earth-Life system. 

Find out more about our undergraduate degrees