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PhD in Environmental Science

University of York

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.Research in this programme is focused on:Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristicsPollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystemsEvaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutantsModelling of atmospheric chemistry processesBiogeochemical cycling and sustainabilityIndoor and outdoor exposure to air pollutionEnvironmental impacts of volcanoesPathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    16th out of 72 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    150 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    39th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    37th

    5

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