Overview

About the programme

Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester covers three main research themes ; earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth.

Together with a strong history of designing and building many of its own instruments, Planetary Science group research interests extend from extraterrestrial systems and early solar system processes to addressing some of the key resource and environmental problems society faces today.

Programme Structure

Research:

We work on precious samples from the moon, mars, rare meteorites and samples returned by NASA missions.
Research includes understanding the processes forming the solar system starting material, the rate and timing of the formation of meteorites and early solar system bodies leading to the formation of the terrestrial planets.
We have projects that study how the Earth's mantle works and those that reveal the workings of volcanic systems in place like Iceland.
We use isotopes to trace ocean circulation and climate change, investigate safe carbon dioxide sequestration and understand drinking water contamination processes that can affect millions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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90

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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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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29900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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