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

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

offered throughout the year with multiple intakes

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Animal Science Botany Environmental Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Botany in South Africa

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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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100

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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.

Applications should include:

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.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

30620 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30620 ZAR per year during 24 months.
National

30620 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30620 ZAR per year during 24 months.

R6,970 registration fee for international students

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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