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PhD / MPhil Earth Sciences at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

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.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time; MSc (Research); 1 year full time. Part-time options are available for both degrees.  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

PhD students have received funding from research councils, the petroleum and water industries, the EU, Nirex, the British Council, and various governments. This PhD will prepare you to work with these organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject plus a relevant masters degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year. Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 30,780 a year. Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time; MSc (Research); 1 year full time. Part-time options are available for both d

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