PhD/MPhil Atmospheric Sciences at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Track the physics and chemistry shaping our weather and climate. Atmospheric science research investigates key challenges in air pollution, weather and climate and the chemical and physical processes that drive uncertainty and prediction. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences research theme, you'll work with the Centre for Atmospheric Science using observations, modelling, data science, or a combination of these, to improve understanding of meteorological dynamics and the climate system.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: PhD 3-4 Years Full-Time; MPhil 1 Year Full-Time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes ; earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth. This programme includes many areas of atmospheric science, exploring a range of physical, chemical and electrical processes.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD 3-4 Years Full-Time; MPhil 1 Year Full-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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