PhD Geography and Environmental Sciences (lab-based)
University of Birmingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Birmingham

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JAN-25

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Birmingham

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Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the Schools research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students ...Read more

Our Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD offers postgraduate research opportunities across the whole range of the Schools research activities, with funding coming from a variety of sources, including national research councils, and industry.

Postgraduate students joining the School benefit from a thriving research community, expert supervision, dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to participate in research seminars and discussions with academic staff. All postgraduate students are provided with dedicated workspaces and have access to excellent computing and laboratory facilities.

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44/101
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12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
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Ayah
31 Jan 24

It is close to town which makes it convenient, and there are many shops in campus with different eating areas. The study spaces are located in many areas and have different..Read more

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Micah
31 Jan 24

Campus life and facilities great. But wheelchair access not..Read more

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Ayah
31 Jan 24
Environmental Science MSci
It is close to town which makes it convenient, and there are many shops in campus with different eating areas. The study spaces are located in many areas and have different...
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Micah
31 Jan 24
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Campus life and facilities great. But wheelchair access not...
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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away
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