Agriculture, Rural and Environmental Studies

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 4 Years

About this course

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.

Study Options

This course is available in 8 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 7 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Inverness

Part-time

Duration: 7 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Inverness

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 7 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Dumfries

Part-time

Duration: 7 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Dumfries

Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Undergraduate