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PhD of Environmental Health and Risk Management

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health and Risk Management is a three-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop independent research expertise in Environmental Health and Risk Management. Design and conduct original investigations
  • Critically assess evidence
  • and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

  • Academia and research
  • Policy
  • Industry leadership
  • Teaching and education

Curriculum

  • Three-year supervised full-time research degree in Environmental Health and Risk Management
  • Centred on an independent project written up as a thesis. The first stage typically includes a literature review and research training. Students work with academic supervisors and take part in the research community.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline plus a relevant masters degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic References
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,780 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£41,607 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences
DepartmentGeography Earth and Environmental Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.