PhD Environment and Animal Health at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Research degree in environment and animal health, exploring the links between human, animal and environmental health through biology, environmental science, chemistry and engineering. Research looks at aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the effects of stressors such as metals, plastics, invasive species and parasites. Offered at the Ayr, Dumfries and Lanarkshire campuses.

Duration: Minimum of 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time | Intake: October, February, April or June (admissions deadlines September, January, March or May respectively) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised PhD research in areas including environmental health and toxicology, animal welfare in aquaculture and trade, eco-taxonomy and biodiversity, climate change and waste management, and antimicrobial resistance and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MRes/MPhil/MPhil-PhD: a first or second class honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification; other qualifications are considered on their merits and in relation to the proposed programme of work. Direct PhD registration is at the university's discretion for applicants holding an MRes/MPhil from a UK university (or equivalent non-UK standard) in an appropriate subject area; exceptionally it may be approved for applicants with an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master's in an appropriate discipline plus postgraduate research experience with significant peer-reviewed publications. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no sub-test below 6.0, gained within two years of the start of the course.

Intake: October, February, April, or June (Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Dumfries)

Duration: Minimum of 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/admissions-application/postgraduate-research-application-guide

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