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Doctorate in Sustainability
Developed for professionals working to create a more sustainable future, Doctorate in Sustainability students at School for International Training will investigate the social, ecological, technical, and political dimensions of sustainable transformations, the relationship of science and society in advancing more sustainable futures.

Geology and Earth Science
From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, our Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.

Biological and Environmental Sciences
Choose to carry out your postgraduate studies with this Biological and Environmental Sciences offered by University of Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community.

Ecology, Conservation and Zoonosis
As a PhD student in this programme at the University of Brighton, you will benefit from membership of the university's Ecology, Conservation and Zoonosis Research and Enterprise Group.

Soil Science
As a PhD Soil Science student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Environmental Science
The Environmental Science degree at University of Canterbury is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment, incorporating its structure and functioning, and human interactions with the environment.

Chemical and Environmental Sciences
Doctoral training at the School of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences aims to educate specialists capable of independent and creative work in key areas of chemistry and environmental science, in line with the needs of a market economy. The programme provides a strong foundation for obtaining a doctoral degree.

Forestry Science
The Forestry Science degree at University of Canterbury offers a surprising array of career options both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

Built Environment
This Built Environment course from the University of West London will prepare you to address different aspects of the built environment in depth.

PhD in Ecological Restoration
Develop an understanding of PhD in Ecological Restoration and its biological and human dimensions at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Pharmacology and Toxicology course from Saint Joseph’s University trains you to contribute to this growing body of scientific and medical research with a curriculum that combines theory with experiment.

Environmental Engineering
This Environmental Engineering programme from Kaunas University of Technology is joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuanian Energy Institute and Kaunas University of Tehnology (as acoordinating institution). PhD students of this programme have a possibility to acquire a double PhD degree with the University of Bologna (Italy).

Chemistry and Biosciences
Apply to study your PhD at the University of Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences and Chemistry.

Ecology and Environmental Management
As a PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Management at the University of Brighton, you will join a team of experts whose research informs real world change locally, nationally and globally.

Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
The Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Earth Sciences
Underpinned by substantial external funding, the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences vibrant research environment provides Cardiff University's Earth Sciences PhD and MPhil students with opportunities to work with world experts and use high-quality research equipment.

Phd in Sustainable Development (By Research)
The Phd in Sustainable Development (By Research) programme from the Sunway University is a full research programme focusing on key areas of sustainable development and themes outlined in the 17 sustainable development goals.

Geology
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Environmental Science
As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research.