PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Geology and Geophysics

Name: Geology and Geophysics
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the PhD Geology and Geophysics at The University of Edinburgh. 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 Geology and Geophysics draws on the expertise of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Research Institute (EPS) 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, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Geophysical Methods and Instrumentation

Crustal Dynamics and Plate Tectonics

Palaeoclimate and Environmental Reconstruction

Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing

Research Design and Professional Development

Advanced Structural Geology and Tectonics

Computational Geoscience and Modelling

Thesis Research and Supervision

Academic Year:2025-26 entry

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Entry Requirements

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Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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