Research Degrees in Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences PhD
The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University offers opportunities to study for a PhD by research.
Research within the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences specialises in the fields of:
Environmental Management
Biodiversity Conservation
Equestrian Sports
Animal Welfare
Animal Nutrition
Food and Agriculture.
In addition the School is developing research that will support its Rural Knowledge and Enterprise initiative, including horticulture, sustainable waste management and food technology.
The campus has its own laboratories, IT and library suites as well as an animal care unit, equestrian centre and modern glasshouses. Students based at Brackenhurst also have access to facilities at the University's Clifton campus and City site.
Campus Information
Brackenhurst Campus
From the stunning countryside to the variety of animals that call Brackenhurst home, this is a campus with a difference. Its home to our School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences and if you’re pursuing your passion to work in the fields of wildlife, conservation, animal care or agriculture, Brackenhurst is your ultimate outdoor classroom and your new home from home.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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The jobs market is increasingly competitive. Having a qualification – even a brilliant one – is no guarantee of landing the job you want. At NTU, our college courses offer exciting work experience opportunities – making you stand out to future employers or universities.
Whatever course you're studying, you can count on:
- personal CV advice and tutorials
- support with applications and mock interview sessions
- sessions focused on improving your employability skills
- an extensive employer events programme
- dedicated careers consultant and employability adviser for your course
- innovative online tools, videos and advice
help with managing your work experience.
PSW Opportunity
PSW 24 months (2 years) after graduation.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Three and four-year Bachelors degrees
Grades of 55% (2.1), 50% (2.2) from the University of Mumbai, University of Kolkata and University of Delhi.
Grades of 60% (2.1), 55% (2.2) from other recognised universities in India
Masters degrees
Grades of 50%+ from recognised universities in India
Grade equivalent to IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic:
62 (with no less than 51 in any element)
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)):
Scores of 180 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)):
Scores of 176 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
Scores of 185 and above are equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall
LanguageCert SELT B2 or LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator:
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
180 overall (scores for all 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component. A score of 39 is required where IELTS 6.0 is required in any component.
Oxford Test of English (OTE):
130 overall with at least 111 in each component
TOEFL iBT, including ‘Special Home Edition' (please note, we do not accept 'TOEFL Essentials'):
Overall score of 81 with at least 10 Reading, 9 Listening, 17 Speaking, 19 Writing
OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre) English Language Level Test (ELLT):
Acceptable for intakes up to and including January 2022.
C1 overall with at least B2 in each component. A score of B2+ is required where IELTS 6.0 is required in any component.
European Baccalaureate (as a first or second language):
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International Baccalaureate (English A or B syllabus or English Literature, Standard or Higher level):
4
AS or A-level English Language or English Literature:
A-E
O-level English:
C
Trinity College ISE:
Level 3 and 4
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
64800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A