Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Heslington Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
APR
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.
Research in this programme is focused on:
- Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristics
- Pollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystems
- Evaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutants
- Modelling of atmospheric chemistry processes
- Biogeochemical cycling and sustainability
- Indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollution
- Environmental impacts of volcanoes
- Pathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 29,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of York
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
19th out of 73 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 211144 68%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%33rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 77%42nd