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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Bristol

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Overview

The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world makes for an exciting and stimulating environment. 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 the physical, chemical and biological processes of the Earth.

Career prospects

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.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,700per year

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queen’s Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, England

Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 30 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    162 71%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    19th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    26th

    2

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