PhD Physics and Chemistry of Minerals and Fluids: The University of Manchester

Course description

Work in this group involves studying the structures, properties and stabilities of minerals and fluids. Particular emphasis is given to studies of mineral surfaces, amorphous precipitates and geofluids.

Innovative applications of advanced analytical, spectroscopic and imaging techniques are combined with theory to model the geometric and electronic structures and properties of minerals and their surfaces, fluid species, and mineral - fluid interactions. A range of techniques means they can study, for example, the structure and chemistry of potentially toxic metals from their presence as trace elements in solution through the formation of colloidal particles and on to sorption at mineral surfaces or precipitation as part of a solid phase.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: Applications are welcome from students with a good first degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

English language: Overseas students would need to demonstrate competence in English Language, for example, IELTS score of 6.5.