Overview

About the programme

Together with a strong history of designing and building many of its own instruments, 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. This Planetary Science programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

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 2024-09-23 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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 41 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
In your application you'll need to include; your chosen research project or the name of the project you are proposing (and your research proposal), the name of your supervisor, how you plan on funding your research, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of your two referees.

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

Living costs

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