DPhil in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics 36 months PHD Programme By University of Oxford |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

79,215 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

The sub-department’s research focuses on the study of physical processes in the atmospheres, surfaces and oceans of the Earth and other planets, using experimental and theoretical techniques. This department seeks candidates who wish to answer questions related to Earth’s environment. Each student will be allocated at least one supervisor who should be his/her primary contact for guidance throughout this research degree. Research students join an existing research group that typically comprises at least one lead academic plus postdoctoral research assistants or fellows and other research students. Research projects in AOPP can be highly interdisciplinary and students often have additional co-supervisors either within AOPP or another University department.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

The sub-department’s research focuses on the study of physical processes in the atmospheres, surfaces and oceans of the Earth and other planets, using experimental and theoretical techniques. This department seeks candidates who wish to answer questions related to Earth’s environment. Each student will be allocated at least one supervisor who should be his/her primary contact for guidance throughout this research degree. Research students join an existing research group that typically comprises at least one lead academic plus postdoctoral research assistants or fellows and other research students. Research projects in AOPP can be highly interdisciplinary and students often have additional co-supervisors either within AOPP or another University department.

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
3.3+
185+
  • A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in physics, mathematics or related subjects;
  • UK-based students should normally have taken/be taking the MPhys, MChem, MMath or an equivalent course, rather than the BSc or equivalent; AND
  • Attend an interview held as part of the admissions process.

3 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
23,910 GBP
International
79,215 GBP

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