Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC)

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the PhD Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The partnership provides a multidisciplinary training environment for postgraduate students in NERC sciences. Due to the nature of the funding, this programme is open primarily to UK students. International tuition fees are £2,553 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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