Overview
The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg prides itself on the extent of its research experience. Many PhD graduates from the School have gone on to become recognised research leaders in their respective fields.
Career Opportunities
- Nature conservation: national or conservation agencies, private wildlife enterprises, environmental NGOs, environmental consultancy
- Research: in government and university institutions
- Commerce and industry: private consulting firms, environmental divisions of large corporations, marketing, scientific services, mining and forestry companies.
Programme Structure
Research:
- The School of Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences includes a diverse, research active and passionate staff and post-graduate cohort working on a variety of projects ranging from animal behaviour to plant systematics and evolution to ecology and aquatic ecology.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Animal Science Botany Environmental Sciences View 6 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry Requirements
- An MSc in a relevant field
- A supervisor needs to be identified before applying and approval given from the supervisor in order for the application to be considered.
- A letter of motivation stating the reasons why you want to take this course and explaining your field of special interest.
- Name or supervisor and research field
- A comprehensive CV, including academic transcripts and the names and contact addresses of three referees.
Tuition Fee
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International
30620 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30620 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
30620 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30620 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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