19 PhD programmes offered by the university

Sleep Science at the University of Cape Town is an emerging global field in human health, encompassing multiple disciplines ranging from basic science to psychology.

The Nursing and Midwifery degree at University of Cape Town provides the opportunity for a candidate to undertake independent research and advanced study under the guidance of a supervisor, building on previous knowledge gained in a particular subject area at Masters level.

The Division at University of Cape Town provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service and has close clinical links with paediatric Endocrinology, reproductive endocrinology and chemical pathology.

Postgraduate training in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town may be undertaken at a Masters or Doctoral level. 

The Division of Hepatology at University of Cape Town incorporates the General Liver, Liver Transplant and Porphyria Clinics; and inpatient services. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Therapy at University of Cape Town is offered by dissertation. This degree develops the candidate's advanced research skills, enhancing scholarship in an area of occupational therapy or occupational science.

Dietetitcs at the University of Cape Town is a field in health sciences that focusses on the assessment, diagnoses and treatment of dietary and nutritional problems in individuals or the wider public. 

Neurophysiology at University of Cape Town is an interdisciplinary area of scientific and clinical training and research, sharing skills and expertise to improve lives and advance our understanding of the human brain. 

The Division of Occupational Medicine is a joint division of the School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine of the University of Cape Town.

Nutrition research at University of Cape Town involves investigating the association between food/nutrition and well-being, health and performance of humans or the prevention of disease conditions. 

Clinical Dermatology at University of Cape Town is vibrant and busy offering both inpatient and outpatient services at Groote Schuur (Link) and Red Cross Hospitals (Link). 

Candidates for the Health Innovation PhD degree at University of Cape Town must satisfy the general requirements of the Faculty of Health Sciences, as given in the Faculty Handbook.

A Disability Studies student at University of Cape Town shall be registered for at least two years of full-time or five years of part-time study.

The aims of the programme at University of Cape Town are to equip candidates to undertake research at the most advanced level, focused on the features and challenges of Health Sciences Education, particularly in resource-constrained environment.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town boasts a proud history of innovation. 

The Division of Cardiology at University of Cape Town is the oldest dedicated clinical cardiology unit in sub-Saharan Africa, and is internationally respected as a leading cardiac center for its  academic excellence  and outstanding  tertiary and quaternary cardiology care, clinical research conduct, and post graduate clinical and clinical-research training.

General Internal Medicine at University of Cape Town forms the traditional “hub” of the Department of Medicine, stretching across four hospitals, Groote Schuur Hospital and its surrounding Regional/Large District Hospitals which provide specialist level care in the Metro West of Cape Town: New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plain Hospital and Victoria Hospital. 

We offer a Speech-Language Pathology degree at the University of Cape Town. Join us and study at our unviersity! 

The School of Public Health has an active doctoral programme at University of Cape Town, with around 90 PhD candidates currently registered.