Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MSc Geology and Geophysics in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,300
(c. USD36,384.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department enjoys global recognition, with numerous alumni holding influential roles across academia, industry, and government sectors internationally. Our technical and administrative teams provide outstanding support, while our lab facilities feature advanced geochemical and geophysical instruments, along with fully equipped seismic interpretation and petrophysics labs.
By partnering with other University Schools, we utilize additional specialized equipment such as ICP-MS, XRD, Raman spectrometers, and NMR technology. The Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre in East Kilbride also provides access to extensive stable and radiogenic isotope analysis capabilities.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).
Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 5.5 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 18 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 5.5 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 18 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Tuition
GBP
27,300