PhD in Earth Sciences

University of Cambridge

If you are exploring the possibility of a PhD degree in Earth Sciences, you will: have either done an undergraduate degree in an earth science subject or, perhaps, want to use your degree from another science subject such as physics, chemistry, mathematics or biological sciences be relishing the stimulus of one of the UK's premier research departments Our students are greatly sought-after. Over the last five years, about 25% of our 80 PhD postgraduates have gone to careers in the commercial sector, 25% to research fellowships, 30% to work on research grants and contracts, 10% directly into university teaching posts and 10% into non-scientific posts including the civil service. Many of the research fellows have also subsequently gone into industry, university and research institute posts. Please note: part-time study may not always be viable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before applying for this mode of study.