
Overview
Research involves the full breadth of the earth sciences and has benefited from major investment in new laboratories and equipment in the past few years. Important initiatives include experimental and theoretical studies of physical, chemical and biological processes of the Earth. The Earth Sciences programme is offered at University of Bristol .
Careers
A large proportion of our graduating PhD students continue to post-doctoral research and an academic career. Previous students have taken up post-doctoral positions in national and international laboratories, for example in New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, the US and China. A number of recent alumni now have permanent lectureship positions in institutions including the University of St Andrews, University of Liverpool and Harvard University.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research groups:
- Geochemistry
- Geophysics
- Palaeobiology
- Petrology
- Volcanology
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to the PhD project for which you are applying, such as geology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry or mathematics.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
24600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4565 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4565 GBP per year during 12 months.
- UK: part-time - £2,283
Living costs for Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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