Overview

About the programme

Since chemical reactions in these environments are often catalysed by microorganisms, we have developed a recent and expanding interest in geomicrobiology.

Here by combining the techniques of microbiology and molecular biology with physical, chemical and modelling approaches, we focus on the role microorganisms play - or have played - in key geological processes. This PhD in Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology is offered at The University of Manchester.

Programme Structure

Research:

Fundamental work aims to identify the biogeochemical controls on mineral cycles in a range of environments, including the iron and sulphur cycle; as well as those of toxic metals, including arsenic, chromium, technetium and transuranics.
Our excellent infrastructure facilitates the study of the biological, mineralogical and geochemical components of such cycles at a molecular scale.
We are also currently investigating innovative approaches that can be used to guide natural biogeochemical cycles, in order to drive the remediation of land and water contaminated by metals, radionuclides and toxic organics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Geology Environmental Economics & Policy View 45 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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58

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90

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Other requirements

General 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).

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Tuition Fee

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International

28000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Bands:

UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

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