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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 33,480
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Civil Engineering | Environmental Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 33,480
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Overview

Environmental engineering assesses and mitigates pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. It brings together many disciplines. It requires an understanding of:

  • biology
  • chemistry
  • physics
  • engineering
  • socio-economics
  • legislation
  • We work towards the sustainable provision of clean air, land, and water. By pursuing research in the School of Engineering, you'll join a successful research group. Our focus is on environmental civil engineering. Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

    This research programme is ideal if you are enthusiastic about environmental engineering research. Our main research themes in environmental engineering are:

  • engineered biological systems
  • manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
  • pollutant sequestration
  • bioremediation
  • risk assessment
  • sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries
  • waste stabilisation ponds
  • constructed wetlands
  • minewater treatment
  • carbon neutral initiatives
  • geothermal energy
  • We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas:

  • anaerobic digestion
  • manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants
  • pollutant sequestration
  • bioremediation
  • risk assessment
  • sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries
  • waste stabilisation ponds
  • constructed wetlands
  • minewater treatment
  • carbon neutral initiatives
  • geothermal energy
  • Our microbiological research has a strong emphasis on understanding the engineering biological processes. We use ecological theory, underpinned by exploration of molecular techniques. For example:

  • fluorescent in situ hybridisation
  • quantitative PCR
  • denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
  • We have extensive contacts in the UK and overseas. This enables research to be carried out in collaboration with industry and government agencies. Research projects are supervised by staff with a wide range of industrial and academic experience.

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    Program Outline

    Your development


    Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) researcher development programme

    Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact
  • Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

    You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements
  • Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

    Find out more about the SAgE researcher development programme


    Doctoral training and partnerships

    There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a:

  • Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
  • Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
  • Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits:

  • they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics.
  • you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students
  • they’re often interdisciplinary
  • your PhD may be funded
  • Find out more about doctoral training and partnerships

    If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course.

    The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future:

  • EPSRC Aura Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment
  • IAPETUS2 Doctoral Training Partnership
  • ONE Planet Doctoral Training Partnership
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      High-quality research and teaching:

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    Admission Requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:

  • undergraduate qualifications
  • masters qualifications
  • relevant work experience
  • Please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances.

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