Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Ecology | Environmental Sciences | Research
Area of study
Natural Science
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The PhD program in Environmental Science at the University of the West of Scotland explores the connection between human health and the environment. It offers research opportunities in areas such as invasive species, microplastics, and wildlife biology, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program fosters collaboration with environmental regulation and policy development, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues.
Program Outline
Other:
- The PhD program in Environmental Science at the University of the West of Scotland focuses on the relationship between human health and the environment.
- The program is offered through the Institute of Biomedical & Health Research (IBHR).
- Research areas include:
- Impact of invasive species on biodiversity
- Impact of microplastics
- Ecotoxicology
- Ecology
- Wildlife biology
- Animal welfare
- Entomology
- The program is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 13, 14, and 15.
- The program has links to environmental regulation and policy development at local, national, and international levels.
- The program has a mixture of PhD projects, programs, and studentships available for start in October 2024.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
MRes / MPhil / MPhil-PhD
- Applicants must hold a first or second class honours degree of a university in the United Kingdom, or of an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with qualifications other than those specified will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the program of work proposed. PhD - Direct Application
- Applicants must hold an MRes/MPhil degree of a United Kingdom University, or an MRes/MPhil degree of equivalent standard of a non-UK University, provided that the MRes/MPhil degree is in a subject area appropriate to the proposed program of work.
- Exceptionally, direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University, even if the applicant does not hold an MRes/MPhil degree, but does hold an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, AND has appropriate research experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in significant peer-reviewed publications, and where verifiable evidence of accomplishment is supplied.
English Language Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of their course.
- Overall IELTS score of 6.5
- No sub-test less than 6.0
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