Environmental Science
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil at Liverpool offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary research experience led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group. With access to world-class field sites and facilities, you’ll explore real-world environmental challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions in conservation, ecology and climate change. The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil programme at the University of Liverpool provides a multidisciplinary platform for addressing pressing environmental issues through research.
Led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group, the programme combines expertise in ecology, conservation biology, ecosystem management, animal behaviour and food web ecology. You’ll benefit from a strong network of academic, industry and non-governmental organisation (NGO) collaborators, as well as access to state-of-the-art laboratories and global field sites. The programme emphasises real-world impact, with projects tackling challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
Research skills are developed through supervised projects, with training in data collection, modelling, critical analysis, presentation and scientific writing. You’ll be encouraged to publish peer-reviewed journal articles, with many of our postgraduate researchers completing their degrees having authored multiple papers. You’ll graduate equipped with a broad and transferable skill set, positioning you for successful careers in academia, research and environmental sectors worldwide.
The Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences fosters a vibrant and inclusive research culture that brings together postgraduate researchers and academics from diverse scientific backgrounds. Research is collaborative and interdisciplinary, with a strong focus on tackling real-world environmental issues. As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll be fully integrated into research groups, contributing to high-impact projects and benefiting from a supportive academic community.
Regular seminars, workshops
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences
- Modules centred on climate change, pollution and natural hazards
- Module pathways include digital environments, ecology, oceans and sustainability
- Field classes every year using industry-standard sampling and surveying
- Fieldwork in Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire, Peak District, with Portugal options
- Modules taught by experts using state-of-the-art equipment
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including one Science
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: D*DD — to include in a relevant diploma such as Applied Science (Forens; BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
- BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; plus grade B in one; combined with A levels
- A-level: BB — to include to include an acceptable science subject
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with no score less t
- Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, including H2 or above in one science
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Ecologist
- Sustainability officer
- Environmental monitoring technician
- Climate change analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £5,238
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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