Overview

About the programme

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences presents degrees in fields ranging from the proverbial A to Z – from actuaries to zoologists, and consists of 13 departments.

All degree programmes are designed to develop problem-solving individuals who can easily adapt to changing circumstances and take the lead in their chosen fields of specialisation. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.

In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges. This Soil Science programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Structure:

A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application closing date: September 30

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements

MScAgric (Soil Science) degree or relevant master’s degree
At least 60% for the research component at master’s level
Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Tuition Fee

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International

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

22460 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22460 ZAR per year during 24 months.

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,040

Living costs for Pretoria

8592 - 10309 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.