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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil at Liverpool offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary research experience led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group. With access to world-class field sites and facilities, you’ll explore real-world environmental challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions in conservation, ecology and climate change.IntroductionThe Environmental Science PhD/MPhil programme at the University of Liverpool provides a multidisciplinary platform for addressing pressing environmental issues through research. Led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group, the programme combines expertise in ecology, conservation biology, ecosystem management, animal behaviour and food web ecology. You’ll benefit from a strong network of academic, industry and non-governmental organisation (NGO) collaborators, as well as access to state-of-the-art laboratories and global field sites.The programme emphasises real-world impact, with projects tackling challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change. Research skills are developed through supervised projects, with training in data collection, modelling, critical analysis, presentation and scientific writing. You’ll be encouraged to publish peer-reviewed journal articles, with many of our postgraduate researchers completing their degrees having authored multiple papers. You’ll graduate equipped with a broad and transferable skill set, positioning you for successful careers in academia, research and environmental sectors worldwide.Research cultureThe Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences fosters a vibrant and inclusive research culture that brings together postgraduate researchers and academics from diverse scientific backgrounds. Research is collaborative and interdisciplinary, with a strong focus on tackling real-world environmental issues.As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll be fully integrated into research groups, contributing to high-impact projects and benefiting from a supportive academic community. Regular seminars, workshops and conferences provide opportunities for professional development, knowledge exchange, and networking with peers and external collaborators. The department’s global fieldwork opportunities further enhance the student experience.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,350per year

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 70 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    127 62%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    22nd

    17

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