Earth Sciences (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world creates an exciting and stimulating environment. Research involves the full breadth of the earth sciences and has benefited from major investment in new laboratories and equipment in the past few years. Important initiatives include experimental and theoretical studies of the physical, chemical and biological processes of Earth and planets.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Not fixed. | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A large proportion of our graduating PhD students continue to post-doctoral research and an academic career. Previous students have taken up post-doctoral positions in national and international laboratories, for example in New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, the US and China.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to the MScR or PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, physics, chemistry or mathematics. For PhD-level study, a masters in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is desirable. International students must meet country-specific programme requirements. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: Not fixed.

Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time,

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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