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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Environmental Science

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,900Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the PhD Environmental Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our environmental science research is multidisciplinary, including subjects ranging from biology to geography and geosciences. Supported by the global outlook and impact of the Newcastle Institute for Sustainability, you will have access to international experts, the latest facilities and a unique research support package to ensure your future success. We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following subjects areas associated with environment science: Applied and environmental biology We conduct research on organisms and processes of commercial and environmental importance, embracing e... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Environmental Genomics
Molecular and Physiological Ecology
Research Methods in Environmental Science
Sustainable Biological Systems
Environmental Microbiology and Biochemistry
Geographic Information Systems and Analysis
Climate Change and Ecosystem Dynamics
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree or master's degree in a related subject, or international equivalent. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCarib

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,900

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£95,700

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

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