Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham typically lasts for four years and combines a broad foundation in atmospheric science and air pollution through taught and assessed coursework. With the full research training and experience of a traditional PhD, you will pursue your own research interests in a tightly-focused area.

Key facts

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution course takes advantage of the research experience of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Within the Environmental Health Sciences research group, Climate and Atmosphere research specialises in applied meteorology and climatology, and links closely with the Air Pollution research group in the Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management, which is the largest air pollution research group in any UK University.

Research includes:

• Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution

• Meteorology and Climate

• Environmental Nanoscience

• Persistent Organic Pollutants