Overview
About the programme
Currently, the Planetary Surfaces and Atmospheres group’s research at The Open University UK is directed towards the geology and geomorphology of terrestrial planets, and the weather and climate of planetary atmospheres.
On the geological side, we use remote sensing and planetary mapping techniques, including GIS and photogrammetry, terrestrial analogue fieldwork, and laboratory and numerical simulations.
Our atmospheres research involves computer modelling using a variety of global and mesoscale models, and analysis of spacecraft remote sensing and in situ data. For Mars, the atmosphere and geology strands are interlinked, and several projects explore surface-atmosphere interactions.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:- Modelling of the atmospheres of Mars, Venus and/or giant planets
- Fluvial, glacial, sedimentary and tectonic processes on Mars
- Tectonism, geochemistry and volcanism on Mercury
- Integration and assimilation of planetary data into atmospheric models
- Exploring Mars with the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application period: January to April
Language
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Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Environmental Sciences View 67 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject or equivalent experience.
- For planetary geology/geomorphology projects, a geoscience degree is advantageous and some experience in GIS and planetary science is useful, but not essential.
- For atmospheric modelling or laboratory projects, a physics- or applied mathematics-based degree is advantageous, as is some programming experience, although this is not essential.
- If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
15456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Milton Keynes
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