Course summary
A doctoral programme designed for future leaders in agriculture, animal, rural and environmental science. This interdisciplinary programme is rooted in our internationally recognised research, offering opportunities to contribute to critical global challenges such as food and nutrition security, one health, climate change, and efficient resource usage. SRUC provides a high quality and world leading interdisciplinary research and training environment. Our doctoral candidates will have a range of training opportunities open to them as well as undertaking research. On completing the programme graduates will be well prepared for careers in both academia and industry including research and consultancy. Study is by supervised research. Individual students are integrated within their supervisor’s department and faculty. You will participate fully in activities such as journal clubs, group meetings and seminar programmes. You will be expected to complete a piece of original research, directed towards solving important, novel and open questions. Depending on the field of study you are interested in, you may be able to apply for a pre-defined PhD project, or you may need to develop your own research idea.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to have at least one of the following: an undergraduate degree, usually at 1st or 2:1 class level or equivalent in a relevant subject; or a relevant master’s qualification or equivalent evidence of prior professional practice
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4925 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4925 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4925 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4925 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4925 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4925 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18000 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
An additional bench fee will be payable on an annual basis, depending upon the nature of the PhD studies. These costs will be made clear at the time that ant offer of PhD study at SRUC is made.
PhD tuition fees are set by UKRI for all PhDs across the UK. The cost listed in an estimate and may be subject to change.
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG