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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
APR-25
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
APR-25
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
JAN
72 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
APR-25
72 months
Select a an exam type
Environmental engineering uses science and engineering principles to assess and mitigate pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment.
Overview
Environmental engineering assesses and mitigates pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. It brings together many disciplines. It requires an understanding of:
biology
chemistry
physics
engineering
socio-economics
legislation
We work towards the sustainable provision of clean air, land, and water. By pursuing research in the School of Engineering, you'll join a successful research group. Our focus is on environmental civil engineering. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.
This research programme is ideal if you are enthusiastic about environmental engineering research. Our main research themes in environmental engineering are:
engineered biological systems
manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
pollutant sequestration
bioremediation
risk assessment
sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries
waste stabilisation ponds
constructed wetlands
minewater treatment
carbon neutral initiatives
geothermal energy
We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas:
anaerobic digestion
manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
pollutant sequestration
bioremediation
Our microbiological research has a strong emphasis on understanding the engineering biological processes. We use ecological theory, underpinned by exploration of molecular techniques. For example:
fluorescent in situ hybridisation
quantitative PCR
denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
We have extensive contacts in the UK and overseas. This enables research to be carried out in collaboration with industry and government agencies. Research projects are supervised by staff with a wide range of industrial and academic experience.
A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration: undergraduate qualifications, masters qualifications and relevant work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees (per year): £4,712 - £13,412. The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.
£29,800 per year
Students from EU
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
£29,800 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800–£39,300 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
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