PhD Geology
University of Exeter
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A thriving, diverse, and international postgraduate research communityExceptionally strong links with the international mining industryAn outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratoriesSupervisors who are working at the cutting edge of their fieldSupportive and inclusive environment.As a Geology PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider ...Read more

A thriving, diverse, and international postgraduate research communityExceptionally strong links with the international mining industryAn outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratoriesSupervisors who are working at the cutting edge of their fieldSupportive and inclusive environment.As a Geology PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including ore deposit geology, volcanology, palaeontology, palaeoclimate, and structural geology. We have strong links with the mining industry, and also with colleagues in the Geography and Biosciences departments to address issues of past environmental and ecological change.Potential students with more of a focus on mining engineering, mineral processing, or the environmental impacts of mining may wish to investigate our Mining and Minerals PhD program instead.We are continuously investing in growing and expanding our research expertise, awith a record of attracting major projects and talented individuals.Weekly gatherings take place over tea and cake, ensuring strong relationships are built with every member.In addition to your project supervisor, every student is assigned a mentor who falls outside your project for personal support and advice.

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11th
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Joseph
16 Dec 24

Very green campus in a beautiful location. Travelling around can be unreliable and..Read more

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Harry
12 Dec 24

Give us more accessibility with parking on campus as commuting around Cornwall is a pain, especially those who live on..Read more

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An appropriate degree in Geology or Mining or a related subject, normally at 2:1 level or above.

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£5,006 per year

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£29,600 per year

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Joseph
16 Dec 24
Geology - MSci
Very green campus in a beautiful location. Travelling around can be unreliable and...
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Harry
12 Dec 24
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
Give us more accessibility with parking on campus as commuting around Cornwall is a pain, especially those who live on...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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