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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD programme in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences draws on the expertise of the Global Change Research Institute (GC) at the University of Edinburgh. During your programme, you will conduct original research leading to the submission and examination of your thesis. You will be assigned a supervisor and an adviser and may have additional co-supervisors. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Climate Modelling and Simulation
Atmospheric Composition and Chemical Processes
Research Methods in Environmental Sciences
GIS and Spatial Data Analysis
Satellite Remote Sensing Applications
Professional Development and Research Communication
Field Methodology and Instrumentation
Original Research Thesis Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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