PhD/MPhil Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology / Entry requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

IELTS:  At least 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each component.

TOEFL iBT:  At least 90 overall with no less than 20 in each component. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 58 overall with no less than 50 in each component.

Further information on language requirements can be found on our website . 

Pre-sessional English: We also accept successful completion of a pre-sessional English course run by the University Language Centre to meet our English language requirements.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.