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School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

PhD Environmental Sciences

Benefit from the support of our expert academic and technical staff, unique location and ISO accredited labs to assist you in the undertaking of your research project. You may have an area of interest that you’d like to build on further from your dissertation, or be passionate about an emerging area of environmental science.

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Programme overview.

• This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (up to 80,000 words), or one that combines critical writing with artistic, creative and/or professional practice, and a viva voce (an oral examination). For full details of what doing a PhD entails at the University of Plymouth, please visit our postgraduate research degrees pages.  

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Biogeochemistry Research Centre

Researching the environmental behaviour, fate and impact of nutrients, metals and pharmaceuticals in terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems.

Academic staff

Professor Mark Fitzsimons

Professor of environmental chemistry.

Dr Andrew Turner

Associate professor (reader) in environmental sciences.

Dr Simon Ussher

Associate professor of marine and analytical chemistry.

Dr Angela Milne

Lecturer in environmental science.

Dr Souran Chatterjee

Lecturer in energy transitions -environmental management & sustainability.

Dr Paul Lunt

Associate professor in environmental science.

Dr Sophie Fauset

Associate professor in terrestrial ecology.

Dr Hayley Manners

Lecturer in organic chemistry, funding for postgraduate research students.

Doctoral College

Find out more about the Doctoral College and the support it offers students, supervisors and examiners of postgraduate research at the University of Plymouth.

OUR MISSION

The MRC Centre for Environment and Health undertakes the highest quality research in the fields of environment and health, to inform health policy and the understanding of key issues affecting our society. The Centre achieves this by bringing together the best researchers from all areas of public health, encouraging novel cross-disciplinary approaches, and by providing the highest quality training to new and existing researchers in these fields. The Centre is based upon the principles of openness, transparency, inclusivity and integrity in all its work, with the primary goal of improving national and international public health and protecting the future generations.

The MRC Centre for Environment and Health brings together a number of leading groups conducting research on diverse fields of environment and health at Imperial College London and other partner research institutes in the UK. The Centre is generously funded by the Medical Research Council and has strong links with the National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Units (NIHR HPRU) in Chemical and Radiation Threats and Hazards  and in  Environmental Exposures and Health .

For more information on the Centre's structure, governance and membership see here .

Our Research

Research at the MRC Centre for Environment and Health focusses on the study of the health effects of ubiquitous environmental hazards of major public health and scientific importance, such as air pollution, noise pollution, non-ionising radiation and other agents.

The Centre’s research is grouped in five complementary themes, from research on Environmental Pollutants, Exposome and Healthy Cities, to Biostatistics and Cohort studies. The Centre’s activities also include leading programmes on Training and Policy Translation.

For more details on the Centre's research see here .

The Centre's training programme is critical to our overall mission, which includes being the leading European centre for training and career development in environment and health sciences. Our goal is to establish a high-quality training and career development programme for PhD and early-career postdoctoral researchers with a focus on quantitative sciences and on multi-disciplinary and transferable skills in environment and health research.

For more details on the Training Programme see here .

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Environmental Sciences PhD

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Mode of study

3 years full-time

6 years part-time

International £23,615

Entry requirements

Research profile

Our research aims to increase understanding of the links between the environment and human and wildlife health. We also strive to improve human and ecosystem health through applied research that improves the quality of our natural environments; providing cleaner water, air and safer and healthier foods and medicines. 

We have considerable expertise in chemicals, health and the environment, winning a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research revealing the link between chemicals in rivers and reproductive health. Our researchers have world-leading track records in environmental chemistry, toxicology and ecotoxicology, and our facilities include state-of-the-art equipment for the chemical analysis of samples and molecular and cell biology.

Find out about the research we do in this area. Browse profiles of our experts , discover the research within the Centre for Research Pollution and Policy and discover their inspirational research activities you too could be part of.

Within Environmental Sciences, we have four main research areas:

Environmental Change 

We conduct research to improve the forecasting and response to environmental change. Expertise and track records of members are in the complementary areas of predictive environmental and health modelling and disaster management. 

Environmental Health and Ecosystems

Our work aims to increase the knowledge of environmental exposures, as well as the biological responses to these exposures and the implications for human and wildlife health through mechanism-based risk assessment. We study chemicals, health and the environment (particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pharmaceuticals and environmental carcinogens) and we develop model systems and assays for screening chemicals. We have expertise in environmental chemistry, toxicology, and ecotoxicology. 

Biological Pathways and Systems

Our research in this area aims to provide a strong fundamental biological foundation for prevention science for environmental health. We investigate basic biological processes associated with health and illness, focusing on signalling pathways and systems that are susceptible to the effects of environmental stressors.

Particular foci include pathways exploited during the induction of malignant transformation by environmental carcinogens and those exploited by endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Our research addresses various levels of biological organization including molecular, cellular, model organism and population, utilising new tools, techniques and model systems both in vitro and in vivo.

Environmental Solutions

The environment must be protected to preserve essential ecosystem functions and to provide for the wellbeing of future generations. We aim to improve environmental quality through a variety of engineering and management approaches aimed at promoting clean and healthy environments and safe and healthy food and medicines.

We have particular expertise in the monitoring and improvement of the quality of air and water and in extracting natural products using countercurrent chromatography pioneered at Brunel.

Find out about the exciting research we do in this area. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.  

Learn more about research in this area.

Browse the work of subject-relevant research groups

Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team .

You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research.

While we welcome applications from students with a clear direction for their research, we are providing you with some ideas for your chosen field of research:

• A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation, supervised by Kok Siew Ng
• Developing a device for marine life and water quality monitoring, supervised by Gera Troisi

Research journey

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Find out about what progress might look like at each stage of study here:  Research degree progress structure.

Research support

Careers and your future.

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

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Following the completion of the course students may follow several career paths:

• Career path within academia starting as a University Lecturer/Assistant Professor
• Career progression within research institutes commencing as a post-doc researcher and progressing to senior researcher.
• Career path within government agencies (e.g . DEFRA, Environment Agency, OECD, etc)
• Career path with industry (as toxicologist, regulators, senior research scientists)

UK entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). 

An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face.

Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement  and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement  here .   

EU and International entry requirements

English language requirements.

• IELTS: 7 (min 6 in all areas)
• Pearson: 64 (59 in all subscores)
• BrunELT : 68% (58% in all areas)
• TOEFL: 98 overall (min 20) 

You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our  English Language Requirements  page.

Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our  Brunel Language Centre .

Please check our Admissions  pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.

Fees and funding

2024/5 entry, international.

£23,615 full-time

£11,805 part-time

£4,786 full-time

£2,393 part-time

Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.

Some courses incur  additional course related costs . You can also check our  on-campus accommodation costs  for more information on living expenses.

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. Recently the UK Government made available the Doctoral Student Loans of up to £25,000 for UK and EU students and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.

Scholarships and bursaries

• Brunel Graduate Discount

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Fully funded epsrc cdt in engineering hydrogen net-zero, funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

Physical Limnology and Oceanography: hydrodynamical modelling of lakes

Phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Gene editing to improve salt tolerance in legumes - PhD

Funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Design, manufacturing and characterisation of functional and green end-of-life cellulose-based materials (Ref: AE0052)

Understanding the response of freshwater microorganisms to environmental change through the lens of energy allocation, solving stormwater overflows through spatial catchment optimisation, unveiling tipping points in lakes, phd opportunities in the department of geography, social sciences research programme.

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

The role of the microbiome on coral heat tolerance, funded phd project (european/uk students only).

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Phd opportunities.

The University of Birmingham is part of the UK Government funded  Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA) , a Doctoral Training Partnership working to support PhD study within the remit of the  Natural Environment Research Council . Staff within Environmental Health Sciences advertise projects through CENTA annually. In addition, staff often advertise stand-alone PhD funding opportunities on  https://www.findaphd.com/

A variety of funding options can also be found through the University's  Postgraduate scholarship and funding database .

Specific PhD programmes affiliated with Environmental Health Sciences:

• PhD in Department of Environmental Health and Risk Management 
• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution with Integrated Study (Combined research and taught) 

Master's courses

• MSc/Diploma Air Pollution Management and Control
• MSc Applied Meteorology and Climatology
• MSc Environmental Health 
• MSc Public and Environmental Health Sciences
• MSc/Diploma Health, Safety and Environment Management
• MRes Environmental and Biological Nanoscience 

Undergraduate courses

• BSc / MSci Environmental Sciences
• BSc  Environmental Sciences with year abroad
• BSc Environmental Science with Professional Placement Abroad (Australasia)

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MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development

• Graduate research
• Department of Geography and Environment
• Application code L7ZS
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of scholarly publication and which makes an original contribution to the social scientific study of environmental change and development. You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

The PhD in Environmental Policy and Development aims to provide a rigorous, research-based approach to the social scientific study of environmental change and development. The doctoral programme provides you with advanced and up-to-date teaching in environmental governance and development studies as well as tailored research skills training. Moreover, the doctoral experience at LSE exposes you to an international, vibrant and multidisciplinary research environment.

The programme is run by the  Environmental Economics and Policy cluster  of the Department of Geography and Environment. The cluster brings together experts in environmental change, geography, political science and economics, with an interest in advancing empirical understanding and in the theory of environmental performance, behaviour and governance across a range of geographic scales. All members have strong expertise in environmental economics and/or policy and are regularly involved in high-profile consultancy work for national and international organisations.

As well as taking your time to look through the sections below, we also encourage you to take a look at our  FAQs , which cover a range of frequently asked questions, including on the application process and funding.

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mphil/phd environmental policy and development.

The programme is offered in the following formats:

Either  the standalone MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (+3 route)

Or  combined with the  MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation / MSc Environment and Development  progressing onto the MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (1+3 route)

+ 3 Route: MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (2-4 years)

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in dissertation, in a related discipline.

1+3 Route:  MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation/MSc Environment and Development  (1 year) + MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development (2-4 years)

The 1+3 pathway – suitable if you do not hold a relevant postgraduate degree – is aimed at students graduating with an undergraduate degree in a related subject. (See entrance requirement for the relevant MSc Programme).

The 1+3 Combined PhD Programme is only available as part of an ESRC Funded pathway. The 1+3 scheme provides funding for a one year research training master's linked to a PhD programme and is designed for students who have not already completed an ESRC recognised programme of research training. The ESRC 1+3 scholarship covers the master’s and the PhD programme and so takes up to 5 years in total. Progression from the master’s onto the PhD programme is dependent upon performance in the master’s programme (Students must score 65 per cent overall and at least 70 per cent in their dissertation to comply with the Department’s usual PhD entry criteria).

To apply for the 1+3 route, an application must be submitted for the relevant master’s programme, including a research proposal for the PhD aspect of the pathway. Applicants must also indicate their wish to be considered for the 1+3 pathway and associated funding within their personal statement. Students who apply for the PhD programme directly, will not be considered for the 1+3 pathway.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. 

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate our  staff research interests  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - outline research proposal - sample of written work.

See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements .

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 23 May 2024 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD Environmental Policy and Development

Home students: £4,786 for the first year Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.  

Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 15 January 2024

Annual studentships are also offered by the LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

As part of your PhD training, you will take a range of compulsory and optional courses. Specifically, you will take core courses in human geography, economic geography, environmental economics or environmental policy (depending on your programme) as well as relevant specialist MSc-level courses to take you to the leading edge of your chosen discipline and topic. You can also select from courses offered by LSE's Department of Methodology to help you prepare for your research.

Students who join the PhD programme after having completed either MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation or MSc Environment & Development cannot retake the same course or be waived the one unit of subject-specific training. They should instead discuss with their supervisor a relevant subject-specific training course available in Geography and Environment or elsewhere in the School. This selection is subject to supervisor and programme director approval.

(* denotes a half unit course)

Training courses Compulsory (not examined) Staff/Research Students Seminars Provides background sessions for MPhil/PhD students in their first year of study. It also provides the forum in which first year full-time and second year part-time MPhil/PhD students must present their work in advance of submitting their major review documents.

Either Compulsory (examined) Environmental Regulation: Implementing Policy Provides critical insights into the characteristics, processes and evolving dynamics of environmental policy, regulation and governance. Or Economic Development and the Environment (half unit) and  Politics of Environment and Development (half unit)  Provides critical insights into a number of selected topics concerned with the interface between environment and development, at both the macro- and micro-scale. Provides insight into key themes at the intersection of development and environmental politics, including the applications of political ecology, critical development studies, and materialist human geography to topics in environment and development.

Relevant advanced research methods course(s) to the value of one unit from the following:

Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design* Introduces students to the theoretical and practical foundations of empirical social science research. Qualitative Research Methods* Presents the fundamentals of qualitative research methods. It prepares students to design, carry out, report, read and evaluate qualitative research projects.  Doing Ethnography* Examine how social order is produced as people go about their everyday interactions.   Non-Traditional Data: New Dimensions in Qualitative Research* Examines methods for collecting and analysing data which are not primarily textual or linguistic, and how these can be integrated into qualitative research. Special Topics in Qualitative Research: Introspection-based Methods in Social Research * Looks at techniques such as narrative and episodic interviewing, free-association techniques, survey-based reconstruction and attitudes, critical incident techniques, loud-thinking protocols, experience sampling and self-tracking methods, ecological momentary assessment, self-confrontation interviewing, and 1st person situated video methods, and auto-ethnography and the ‘quantified self’. 

Transferable skills courses Compulsory (not examined) Research Project Seminar Presentations by research students of aspects of their own research, stressing problems of theory, methodology and techniques.

Transferable skills courses Compulsory (not examined) Research Project Seminar Presentations by research students of aspects of their own research, stressing problems of theory, methodology and techniques. 

Transferable skills courses Compulsory (not examined)   Research Project Seminar Presentations by research students of aspects of their own research, stressing problems of theory, methodology and techniques.

Training courses Compulsory (not examined)   Staff/Research Students Seminars Provides background sessions for MPhil/PhD students in their first year of study. It also provides the forum in which first year full-time and second year part-time MPhil/PhD students must present their work in advance of submitting their major review documents.

Transferable skills courses Compulsory (not examined) Research Project Seminar Presentations by research students of aspects of their own research, stressing problems of theory, methodology and techniques. For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page . 

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You will either be allocated a principal supervisor and a review supervisor, or two joint supervisors. One or both will be specialist in your chosen research field, though not necessarily in your topic. The Department encourages – whenever possible – joint-supervision arrangements. However, please confirm your supervisory arrangements during your first meeting with your supervisor(s).

Joint supervisors will have a joint leading role throughout your studies, and you will be able to meet them separately or jointly. Students with a main and a review supervisor should be aware that the main supervisor will have a leading supervisory role during the doctoral studies, whereas the review supervisor will be involved less frequently, being primarily responsible for progress monitoring and participating in review and upgrading decisions (see below). However, please keep your review supervisor abreast of your progress throughout the year and discuss with him/her any matters arising as soon as possible.

Progression and assessment

Once on the MPhil/PhD programme you will go through a First Year Progress Review, taking place in the Spring Term of your first research year. This is Year 1 for students in the +3 programme and Year 2 for students in the 1+3 programme.

For the First Year Progress Review, you must submit a written progress report containing an extensive and updated research proposal (typically including an introduction to the topic and motivation for the research; aims and objectives/research questions; contribution to knowledge; summary of methods to be used; and outline of the work to be done) and either a comprehensive literature review or a substantive draft of a chapter/paper as evidence of progress made during the year. Normally, there will be a progress review meeting between you and the supervisors (main supervisor and review supervisor) to discuss the written material presented. The work has to reach an acceptable standard to enable you to progress. There is provision for a second Supplementary Review in cases where there are doubts as to whether progress has been sufficient to allow entry to the second year (third year of the 1+3 programme). Progression to the second year (third year of the 1+3 programme) is also dependent on you having passed all required examinations and obtained at least one merit, and having presented your work satisfactorily in the doctoral presentation workshops.

All research students are initially registered for an MPhil and have to be upgraded to PhD status. The upgrade from MPhil to PhD usually occurs during the second year of full-time registration. This is Year 2 for students in the +3 programme and Year 3 for students in the 1+3 route. The exact timing depends on your progress. You are required to submit a formal written upgrade report consisting of an extensive revised research proposal, two substantive draft papers/chapters, of which one can be a literature review, and a detailed plan for completion. You will be asked to discuss your research paper/thesis outline during an Upgrade Meeting in front of an Upgrading Committee normally formed by your main supervisor, your review supervisor and a third member of staff with relevant expertise. The material is evaluated by the Upgrading Committee, who will recommend transferral to PhD registration if your work is judged to be of sufficient quality and quantity. The upgrade is also dependent on you having completed all required training courses and having made a satisfactory research presentation in your doctoral presentation workshop.

In addition to these formal arrangements, each year during the Spring Term and throughout the course of your studies, you and your supervisors have to complete a yearly Progress Report Form, detailing progress made, problems arising and plan/timeline for completion. The forms are sent to the relevant Doctoral Programme Director for approval before you are able to re-register for the following session. If perceived lack of progress is identified, it can trigger a more formal annual review of progress in which you will be asked to produce specific written documents to be evaluated by a review panel. 

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

Student life

As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

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Median salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £35,000          

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Government, Public Sector and Policy   
• Financial and Professional Services              
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Real Estate, Environment and Energy 
• Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

The PhD in Environmental Policy and Development provides students with the knowledge and skill to be competitive in both private and public sector employment. Previous doctoral students have found employment in academic and research institutions, as well as in international organisations, the environmental consultancy sector, and high-profile positions in governmental institutions. Recent graduates have gone into careers in the US Treasury, World Bank and the Conservation Strategy Fund.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

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Discover more about being an LSE student - meet us in a city near you, visit our campus or experience LSE from home. 

Experience LSE from home

Webinars, videos, student blogs and student video diaries will help you gain an insight into what it's like to study at LSE for those that aren't able to make it to our campus.  Experience LSE from home . 

Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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Year of entry: 2025

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Themes of our work and illustrative papers are as follows: Occupational exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents and risk of adverse health outcomes

•     Cross-sectional study exploring the association between stressors and burnout in junior doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Occup Health. 2022 Jan;64(1):e12311. doi: 10.1002/1348-9585.12311.PMID: 35025106

•     Evaluation of proteins in natural rubber latex gloves and pulmonary function amongst female nurses in two tertiary hospitals in southern, Thailand. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2022 Sep 1;40(3):240-246. doi: 10.12932/AP-310319-0530.PMID: 31677619

•     Insufficient respiratory hazard identification in the safety data sheets for cleaning and disinfection products used in healthcare organisations across England and Wales. Occup Environ Med. 2021 Apr;78(4):293-295. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2020-106881. Epub 2021 Feb 9. PMID: 33563606.

•     Improving Exposure Assessment Methodologies for Epidemiological Studies on Pesticides: Study Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc 2020;9(2):e16448 DOI: 10.2196/16448. PMID: 32130188

Environmental exposure and risk of adverse health outcomes

•     Geochemical compositional controls on DNA strand breaks induced in in vitro cell-free assays by crushed rock powders from the Panasqueira mine area, Portugal. Environ Geochem Health. 2021 Jul;43(7):2631-2647. doi: 10.1007/s10653-020-00653-9. PMID 32648060

•     Air pollution and placental function. 2020-12-31

•     Variations in semen quality and sperm DNA damage in a longitudinal study 2020-12-31

Biomarkers of occupational and environmental exposures

•     The marker of alkyl DNA base damage, N7-methylguanine, is associated with semen quality in men. Sci Rep. 2021 Feb 4;11(1):3121. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-81674-x.PMID: 33542261

Return to work following sickness absence

•     Reporting and prediction of work-related sickness absence by general practitioners. Occup Med (Lond)  2016 Nov 1;66(8):662-668.  doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqw108.

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Training and development

All of our postgraduate researchers attend the Doctoral Academy Training Programme delivered by the Researcher Development team . The programme provides key transferable skills and equips our postgraduate researchers with the tools to progress beyond their research degree into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy. The emphasis is on enhancing skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals, whether they relate to effective communication, disseminating research findings and project management skills.

Teaching and learning

Applicants are specifically matched with a Primary Supervisor and individual project based on their research interests and background.

International applicants interested in this research area can also consider our PhD programme with integrated teaching certificate .

This unique programme will enable you to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, whilst also carrying out independent research on your chosen project.

Attendance Requirement for Distance Learning Programme

Students must maintain expected virtual presence and communication with their Supervisor in order to remain registered on the programme and follow all online progression milestones as for any PGR student.

Students must attend, in person, the Welcome and Induction activities organised by the Doctoral Academy in September.  As a result, a September start date is preferable.  Students should also attend, in person, the compulsory `Life as a PhD Student' training.

Students are encouraged to consider undertaking additional training offered via the  Doctoral Academy Training Programme.

It is expected that students will spend a  minimum  of one working week (5 days) in attendance at the University (in addition to welcome/induction days).  This may coincide with formal study weeks (ie in NMSW) and will present the opportunity for the student to spend time with their Supervisory team, visit the Library or local research facilities.

Students must participate in the formal Annual Review meeting, ideally in person, but attendance via Skype etc can be considered.

The final oral examination will be held at the University of Manchester.  Only in very  exceptional  circumstances will a student be allowed to undertake the viva remotely.

Scholarships and bursaries

Funded programmes and projects are promoted throughout the year. Funding is available through UK Research Councils, charities and industry. We also have other internal awards and scholarships for the most outstanding applicants from within the UK and overseas. 

For more information on available the types of funding we have available, please visit the  funded programmes  and  funding opportunities  pages.

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PhD studentship opportunities in Environment and Health

We are pleased to invite applications for the final 3-year PhD studentships in the Medical Research Council Centre for Environment and Health ( MRC-CEH ) and two National Institute for Health Research funded Health Protection Research Units (HPRU) in  Environmental Exposures and Health  and in  Chemical and Radiation Threats and Hazards .

The studentships will be based with one of the PIs in these units:

• Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics  (EBS)  at Imperial College London
• Environmental Research Group (ERG)   at Imperial College London

For more information on our research programmes, examples of potential projects and instructions on how to apply please visit the website .

The closing date for applications is May 29, 2024 .

Successful candidates are expected to start their studentship as soon as possible and no later than 1st October 2024 .

Eligibility

Candidates should hold, or achieve by the start of the programme, a Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree with a UK First- or Upper Second-Class honours grade or equivalent in a relevant life science or quantitative science subject. Candidates must have strong statistical/computational skills.

Candidates MUST start the PhD as soon as possible and no later than 1st October 2024 at the latest.

Applications from unsuccessful candidates in previous recruitment rounds for MRC-CEH studentships will not be considered.

Studentship include funding for Home tuition fees and a stipend of £20,622 per annum.

This studentship is only available to candidates who are eligible for home tuition fee status. Applicants from overseas will be considered if they are able to  cover the studentship costs by either self-funding, other fellowship and/or through Government funding. 

Application

The application form can be found here . It should be completed electronically and e-mailed to [email protected] with a subject line “PhD Application MRC-CEH firstname”. For any queries contact [email protected]

Applicants with relevant knowledge, skills and ambition outside the scope of the projects listed are encouraged to apply (relevant projects will be identified following successful interview).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is May 29, 2024. 

The MRC Centre and the NIHR HPRUs are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment. 

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Complex Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health (CUSSH)

CUSSH is a five-year Wellcome Trust funded project that will deliver key global research on the systems that connect urban development and population health.

9 November 2023

Since 2018, CUSSH has worked with thirteen partner organisations across four continents to help cities develop in ways which improve population health and environmental sustainability. In each of six cities London (UK), Rennes (France), Kisumu and Nairobi (Kenya), and Beijing and Ningbo (China) its work focuses both on local priorities and city-scale actions aligned with planetary health.

Through our close partnerships with local organisations, CUSSH will learn how policy decisions to achieve health and sustainability goals can be improved and accelerated. To do this, our process includes steps that we hope will provide evidence essential to achieving population-level changes in areas including  energy provision, transport infrastructure, green infrastructure, water and sanitation, and housing .

Key actions:

reviews of evidence on potential solutions

development and application of methods for tracking

the progress of cities towards sustainability and health goals

development/application of models to assess the impact on  population health, health inequalities, socio- economic development and environmental parameters  of urban development strategies 

engagements with stakeholders in partner cities, based on  participatory methods , to test/deliver the implementation of the transformative changes needed to meet health and sustainability objectives

public engagement and training, based on principles of  co-generation   of research

Visit the CUSSH website  

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Learning from transdisciplinary research - w orkshop reflections.

During October 2023 a group of 11 researchers and practitioners met online to share their experiences and learnings from working on different transdisciplinary research (TDR) projects.  The aim was to draw from our own experiences to explore the challenges and opportunities on working on projects that involve range of disciplines, knowledges and expertise outside the academia, which interact and influence each other in non-linear ways, to address a research problem or agenda. The workshop reflections and a visual output are documented.

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Chemistry PhD/MPhil - Sustainable Synthesis and Catalysis

University of leicester.

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• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
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PhD Sustainable Energy Technologies

University of hertfordshire.

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• 3 years Full time degree: £5,925 per year (UK)
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MPhil PhD Sustainability, Development, and the Environment

University of east london.

Studying for a PhD with UEL's Sustainability Research Institute will push you to new levels of innovation - and our world-class academic Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £5,740 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,870 per year (UK)

Environmental Sustainability PhD

University of glasgow.

Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in many areas of environmental sustainability, including sustainable tourism, environmental Read more...

• 5 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Sustainable Hydrogen CDT PhD

University of nottingham.

Sustainable Hydrogen provides low-carbon solutions as an energy store, supporting the rapid deployment of renewable energy generation, and Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £5,100 per year (UK)

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University of surrey.

Why choose this programme The University of Surrey has been leading the way in environment and sustainability research for more than 30 Read more...

• 36 months Full time degree
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Biodiversity Management (by Research) PhD

University of kent.

Our MSc by Research and PhD programmes in Biodiversity Management encourage you to undertake original, high-quality research, which Read more...

Resource Efficient Future Cities PhD

Brunel university london.

Research profile The Resource Efficient Future Cities has current strengths in two streams of research energy use efficiency focuses on Read more...

PhD Sustainable Futures

University of bath.

Explore environmental change and the diverse responses needed to foster behaviours, practices and policies which promote Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,800 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,400 per year (UK)

Sustainable Heritage MPhil/PhD

Ucl (university college london).

Research is at the core of ISH. Through it, we've successfully put sustainable heritage on the map of museums, galleries, libraries, Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £6,035 per year (UK)
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Anglia ruskin university.

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• 2 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
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Manchester metropolitan university.

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• 4 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
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University of manchester.

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University of oxford.

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University of warwick.

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Manufacturing operations, Quality, Supply chain, Environment health & safety (EHS)

Excel in Manufacturing operations, Quality, Environment health & safety, Supply chain & logistics on our graduate programmes.

Manufacturing operations

Manufacture vaccines and medicines that help improve lives 

We are looking for highly motivated science and engineering graduates who are keen to develop into operational, quality, technical and supply chain experts within our pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.

Are you a graduate with strong problem-solving and influencing skills and a keen interest in production, quality, and supply challenges? Help us to ensure we have the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment to deliver medicines and vaccines all over the world.

Our manufacturing operations, quality, environment health & safety (EHS) and supply chain graduate programmes will challenge and support you in growing professionally and personally.

• Develop your expertise across manufacturing, quality and / or supply chain of vaccines and medicines that transform people’s lives
• Increase manufacturing efficiencies, actively engage in production operations and drive problem resolutions
• Support safety and ergonomic initiatives
• Provide focus on energy management and sustainability projects
• Keep abreast of innovative technologies
• Interact with other graduates and senior leaders to build your career network
• Receive a generous personal development budget

If you are a talented and motivated graduate with the ambition to make an impact on people's lives, this programme will provide you with the critical skills you need to pursue a career in manufacturing, quality and supply chain within the pharmaceutical industry.

What can you expect?

You will have the opportunity to:

• Get a good understanding of our pharmaceutical and vaccines business on a tailored development programme
• Discover how manufacturing, quality function, technical services and supply chain work together
• Learn about the innovative technologies used in vaccines & pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Follow our medicines and vaccines through the entire manufacturing process
• Learn about the challenges of working in a highly regulated and controlled environment
• Be part of a diverse network, working with graduates from all over the world 

What are the requirements?

You will need:

• A bachelors or masters degree in a relevant discipline
• Clear enthusiasm and motivation for production operations, quality, and logistics processes in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• A continuous improvement and growth mindset
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A team player with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, keen to develop and learn
• Fluent in English and primary location language

Quality science 

Work behind the scenes on developing quality products that can help us get ahead of disease together.

Are you an ambitious, driven, and adaptable science graduate inspired to further the impact of medicines and vaccines on the world?

Join our quality science graduate programme that will enable you to gain brand new insights and further your interest, and experience working in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Benefit from a generous personal training budget to support your development
• Spend time in the quality departments at our manufacturing sites
• Learn about raw material, finished product, sterility, and environmental testing
• Learn about quality control at our sites – understand how different elements of the process interact to ensure the quality of our products is always preserved
• Work with our external support team, or with local operating companies to launch new products or testing methods
• Build your knowledge of our medicines and dosage forms as well as your industry regulatory knowledge
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
• To be a team player with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• To be self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, keen to develop and learn

Environment, health & safety

Help keep people safe and have a positive impact

Help keep our organisation safe and reduce our environmental impact, as we get ahead of disease together.

Are you a graduate with an interest in industrial health, safety, and the environment? As an environment, health & safety (EHS) graduate, you will play a vital role keeping our people safe at work; building a healthy, high-performing workforce, ensuring the utmost safety standards, and helping to reduce our environmental impact.

• Expand your skills in every aspect of industrial safety (EHS) on a tailored development programme, with a generous personal training budget
• Innovate to help us deliver best health & safety practices and reduce risk in our business
• Learn from safety experts and master new knowledge with the help and support of a great network
• Take responsibility for the delivery of vital industrial safety projects
• Input individually and as part of a team in ensuring our functions meet environment laws and regulations, building trust with our employees, customers, and patients
• Areas of work could include health and safety for those in labs, manufacturing, office and remote, air quality, risk assessments, hazardous waste management and emergency response planning
• To be a proactive graduate with a genuine interest in healthcare and industrial hygiene
• To be self-motivated, enthusiastic, keen to develop and learn

Supply chain & logistics

Deliver medicines that positively impact lives

Help us deliver billions of packs of medicines and vaccines every year, so we can make a lasting impact across the world.

Are you a motivated organised and proactive graduate with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a can-do attitude? If so, you could be the perfect addition to our supply chain & logistics team.

Our supply chain & logistics graduate programme will challenge and support you in growing professionally and personally.

• Develop your expertise across manufacturing, quality and / or supply chain to deliver vaccines and medicines that transform people’s lives
• Learn how to deliver optimum value to the business and outstanding products to our patients
• Have stretching projects in business-critical roles that offer amazing insights into our end-to-end supply chain & logistics
• Develop your experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management, while broadening your global business perspective
• Understand how our factories work to deliver quality products to our patients
• Help set up GSK's supply chain for new product introduction
• Work with suppliers to ensure our products get to the patient at the end of the supply chain

Your roles may include:

• Logistics, planning and scheduling roles to help us make and deliver the right products at the right time
• Bringing new products to the market through manufacturing to distribution and to the patient
• Global logistics management, cross border compliance and supply chain security
• Drive supply chain performance using digital, data and analytics
• Continuous improvement projects within inventory, distribution and warehousing, supply, and demand planning
• A clear motivation to work in the pharmaceutical industry
• To be organised and have good attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and enjoy working with data
• A drive to get things done and a willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills

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