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Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences PhD

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The PhD programme in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences draws on the expertise of the Global Change Research Institute (GC) at the University of Edinburgh.During your programme, you will conduct original research leading to the submission and examination of your thesis. You will be assigned a supervisor and an adviser and may have additional co-supervisors. Professional development is emphasised, offering skills in public communication, project management, and teaching. We provide laboratory, field and workshop facilities with high-precision instrumentation. Our intensive research in geographical information systems (GIS), climate modelling, and satellite data analysis is supported by computing resources and supplemented by access to national and international facilities.

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Tuition fees

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£ 34,800per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    8th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    64th

    5

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