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89 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in South Africa
Conservation Biology
The Conservation Biology PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone.
Physics
This Physics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Anatomy
This Anatomy degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Mathematics
The School of Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has active research programmes in various fields of mathematics.
Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Further your career with this Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, aimed at individuals who have a keen research interest in conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany and zoology.
Medical Biochemistry
MSc and PhD Medical Biochemistry Programmes at University of Cape Town are by dissertation only and students need to be accepted by a potential supervisor in the Division.
Astronomy
A doctoral degree in Astronomy at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.
Physics
Physics at University of Kwazulu Natal studies the structure and behaviour of individual atoms and their components, the different forces of nature and their relationships, the physical properties of matter, and phenomena such as electricity and magnetism.
Chemistry
The Chemistry PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone.
Applied Mathematics
A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.
Reproductive Biology
This Reproductive Biology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Mathematical Statistics
This Mathematical Statistics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Botany
At the at the Stellenbosch, we offer our graduate students a unique a phd degree in Botany. We hope you will join us!
Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences
For the DSc degree at Stellenbosch University a number of advanced original research and/or creative work in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences is required.
Oenology, Viticulture and Wine Biotechnology
This Oenology, Viticulture and Wine Biotechnology programme from Stellenbosch University lead to one of the following qualifications: PhD (fields: Oenology, Viticulture or Wine Biotechnology). A dissertation containing original research in one of these fields is required.
Physics
The Physics Department at Stellenbosch University is host to a South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) research chair in Photonics, Ultrafast and Ultra intensive Laser science.
Plant Pathology
We offer our graduate students at the Stellenbosch University a unique phd degree in Plant Pathology.
Mathematical Sciences
This Mathematical Sciences degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Neurology
This Neurology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Biochemistry
This Biochemistry degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.