PhD Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution at University of Birmingham

Our Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution PhD with Integrated Study has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills. The course typically lasts for four years and combines a broad foundation in atmospheric science and air pollution through taught and assessed coursework. With the full research training and experience of a traditional PhD, you will pursue your own research interests in a tightly-focused area.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course combines taught modules (taken during years 1 and 2), in the areas of meteorology and air pollution, selected to match your background, interests and research topic, with independent research work (performed predominantly in years 3 and 4), leading to the award of a PhD degree. Student will choose 110 credits from across List A and List B modules with a minimum of 20 credits from each.

Career pathways

This programme provides students with professional skills required for careers in professional education and research, and for senior positions in public and private sector organisations.We help research students to produce publications arising from their work and encourage them to publish as single authors when appropriate. Many research students are aiming for academic careers and we recognise the importance of providing opportunities for them to be involved in teaching and tutorial work, without compromising their obligations as research students.

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