Overview

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution PhD with Integrated Study at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

Features

The programme normally lasts for four years and combines a broad foundation in atmospheric science and air pollution through taught and assessed coursework, with the full research training and experience of a traditional PhD within which a student pursues their own research in a tightly-focused area.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research Methods

Causes and Effects of Air Pollution

Physical Climataology and Climate Change

Air Pollution Chemistry

Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Composition & Physics

Carbon Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 111 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require at least a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline.

IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band

TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing

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Tuition Fee

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International

27360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27360 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4778 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4778 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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