Geology [PhD/MSc (Research)/MPhil (Research)]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Geology [PhD/MSc (Research)/MPhil (Research)]
Doctoral · Sciences
About this programme
Overview Our planet is unique. The Earth is the only planet with stable liquid water at the surface, and the only known planet to host life. How did this happen? How do you build a habitable planet? It is vital to answer these key questions if we ever want to figure out how life got started on Earth. The Earth initially formed as a dry desert planet - very different to the planet we inhabit today. Current theories suggest that most of Earths water, in addition to large quantities of organic material, could have been delivered in the final stages of Earth’s formation from water-rich asteroids, providing the vital components required for life to emerge. Several types of chondritic meteorites derived from water-rich asteroids are a close match to Earth’s ocean’s isotope composition, supporting such theories. However, these same chondritic asteroids are also very different to the Earth both
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £33,210 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding