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Geology and Geophysics PhD

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Earth science - looking back into deep time and forward to our future needs.

The Department has an international reputation, with many former graduates in prominent positions in academia, industry and government worldwide. The Department has excellent support from technical and administrative staff and our laboratory facilities include geochemical and geophysics equipment and well-equipped seismic interpretation and petrophysics laboratories.

Through collaboration with other Schools in the University, we have access to a range of other equipment including ICP-MS, XRD, Raman and NMR. A wide range of stable and radiogenic isotope facilities is accessible through the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre in East Kilbride.

Tuition fees

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£ 27,300per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    19th out of 30 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    165 72%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    22nd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    10th

    9

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