Programme overview
- University
- University of Nottingham
- Region
- UK
- Field
- Biological Sciences
- Duration
- 3–4 years (36–48 months)
- Places
- 1
- Intake
- Year-round
Research Focus
- The relationship between biodiversity, ecosystem health and environmental change, with particular attention to the impacts of climate change on ecosystem functions and species interactions;
- (b) The role of species migration, changes in community structure and changes in ecosystem services in the context of global change;
- Interdisciplinary studies of ecology and biology, combining areas such as population ecology, plant-animal interaction and ecological process modelling, to understand how environmental change affects ecosystems and biodiversity;
- Development of eco-protection strategies to respond to global change through field surveys and laboratory analysis, combining large data and environmental monitoring techniques.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Bioscience, ecology, botany, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, geography, forestry, computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematical modelling, statistics
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: A 2:1 bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (approximately GPA 3.0), such as biology, agriculture or plant physiology, or the application of computer vision, artificial intelligence or mathematical modelling in plant or agricultural research; or a 2:2 bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (approximately GPA 2.5) plus a master's degree at Merit level (approximately GPA 3.0) in an area such as biology, agriculture or plant physiology, or the application of computer vision, artificial intelligence or mathematical modelling in plant or agricultural research.
- Academic performance: GPA of at least 3.0.
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 90, with at least 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking; or IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0; Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree from an English-speaking country may be exempt from the language requirement.
- References: Two recommendation letters.
Application Materials
- (a) Study proposals (1000-3000);
- Diploma;
- Report card;
- 2 letter of recommendation (at least 1 in two years must be academic);
- Personal statements
Application Period
All-year enrolment with 2 months in advance
Full year available
Application Process
- month of 6
the applicant will submit a curriculum vitae in English and related materials and will be invited for the first screening
- month 6
and will be invited to interview potential mentors 7-8 for the
- month of 7-8
and will be required to formally present the application 8 end-of-month shortlisted candidates through the official web site and will be invited to interview the College Admission Board for 9 early in the month: above is 10 1 time point for the application process.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 3-4 years (36-48 months). Only 1 recruits.