Research course
INSPIRE Doctoral Training Program
Entry requirements
A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in one of: biological sciences (or a closely related discipline), marine biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics, mathematics, natural sciences, oceanography or physics
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university, and enhance your skills with INSPIRE - the Interdisciplinary Southampton Partnership for Investigators Researching the Environment.
INSPIRE aims to equip environmental scientists to excel in their chosen field, to thrive in interdisciplinary research teams, to apply cutting edge technology to environmental research, and to act as ambassadors of global environmental issues to industry and society. It will train students in research, professional and transferable skills within world-leading research teams to enable them to develop as future leaders.
The main scientific themes of INSPIRE are:
1. Oceans and climate
2. The dynamic Earth
3. Interaction of organisms with the global environment.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Information for international students
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
Fees and funding
Please check our website for information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Ennironmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000