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Overview
The Earth Sciences programme offered by the University of Bristol 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 physical, chemical and biological processes of the Earth.
Careers
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. A number of recent alumni now have permanent lectureship positions in institutions including the University of St Andrews, University of Liverpool and Harvard University.
Some of our students embark on industrial careers in an area that relates to their PhD studies. Other careers include teaching, publishing and management consultancy.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Areas of research included:
- Geochemistry
- Geophysics
- Palaeobiology
- Petrology
- Volcanology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Start date is not fixed.
- Self-funded applicants: no fixed deadline.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 85
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Geology View 19 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 85
Other requirements
General requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to the PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry or mathematics.
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International
23900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4475 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4475 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK: part-time£2,238
- Channel Islands/Isle of Man: full-time£9,475
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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