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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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Our Earth Sciences PhD allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.
We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Our research groups focus on the following themes: hydrogeology; palaeobiology and palaeoenvironments; palaeoclimatology and subsurface structure and properties.
Earth Sciences is a vibrant research and postgraduate teaching department with staff working on a broad range of research projects.
We undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences and are always pleased to discuss individual research proposals from students. Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, Nirex, the British Council and overseas governments.
Our research groups focus on the following themes:
Employability
Past and current PhD students have been and are funded by the research councils, the petroleum industry, the water industry, the European Union, Nirex, the British Council and overseas governments, and this PhD will equip you to work in organisations such as these.
Part-time options are available for both degrees. Students can also exit with MPhil.
Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject plus a relevant masters degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,778 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,360 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,360 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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