Overview

The Physical Science programme is offered at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Protect the environment

Undertake ecological, environmental and geographical research that addresses challenges posed by socio-economic, cultural and political change.

Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities

We have instrumentation to analyse soil, lake and ocean sediments for environmental pollution (ICP-OES, IC), GIS/earth observation drones and software, and a biogeomorphology lab with 10m flume.

Get fieldwork experience and industry links

Work with industry partners, NGOs, and international collaborators, as well as completing fieldwork and research projects in the UK and overseas.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Air transport and the environment

Biogeomorphology - the interaction between plant, animals and river sediments

Climate change

Conservation ecology and environmental biology

Environmental change

Environmental microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 97 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.

International doctoral students must have strong English language skills.

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

27000 GBP / year

≈ 27000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

International

Part-time fee per year - £13,500

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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About

Overview

Protect the environment

Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities

Get fieldwork experience and industry links

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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