Overview

The Natural Sciences PhD course from The University of Exeter ranges from understanding the chemistry of the atmospheres of extrasolar planets to nanoscience, to using new advances in physics and materials to probe the properties of single bio-molecules. To tackle the big challenges of our time, from climate change to food security, and requires creativity and fresh perspectives. Diversity, of ideas and people, is therefore at the heart of who we are and what we do.

Key facts

Many of the most exciting developments in science are occurring at the boundaries where different branches of sciences, and mathematics, meet. You will join an incredibly strong, and supportive, community of undergraduates, postgraduate researchers and staff who share a passion for exciting and ground-breaking research across the sciences and mathematics.
As well as providing a gateway to careers in scientific research, whether in academia or companies, many employers value graduates with a background in a broad based multi-disciplinary and mathematical science degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The PhD programmes give you the flexibility to shape your own research in an area of particular interest to you. Like other research degrees you will be required to work independently, but with the support and guidance of an appropriate supervisor.

We are committed to ensuring that our research students are given the training and support to develop high-level professional skills required for careers in academia, commercial or public sectors.

A wide range of training is available to postgraduate students, including traditional, transferable skills and research specific training. This is either provided by Natural Sciences staff, or by colleagues from the University's Researcher Development Programme, which offers an extensive choice of training and development events exclusively designed for our postgraduate students.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 22 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a university degree that is accepted by the University of Exeter for registration as a graduate student such as a BSc, MSc or equivalent with first or upper second class honours. We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments.
We therefore welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

≈ 29900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Natural Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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