Overview

The collaborative nature of much of the Environmental Health and Risk Management doctorate degree offered at University of Birmingham , together with the mix of pure, strategic and applied research, provides a dynamic and internationally recognised research environment.

Careers Support

At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.

You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.

They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

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Programme Structure

Research areas are:

Air Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry

Applied Meteorology and Climatology

Environmental Nanoscience

Persistent Organic Pollutants

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Risk Management Environmental Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Risk Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry on to the courses requires a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline plus a relevant masters degree.

If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.

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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

29310 GBP / year

≈ 29310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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