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89 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in South Africa

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University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Pharmacology

This Pharmacology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Reproductive Biology

This Reproductive Biology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Mathematics

The School of Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has active research programmes in various fields of mathematics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,892/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,379/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Mathematical Sciences

This Mathematical Sciences degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Biochemistry

This Biochemistry degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Neurology

This Neurology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Plant Pathology

We offer our graduate students at the Stellenbosch University a unique phd degree in Plant Pathology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,224/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.​​

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Mathematical Statistics

This Mathematical Statistics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Botany

At the at the Stellenbosch, we offer our graduate students a unique a phd degree in Botany. We hope you will join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

This Physics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(334)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Anatomy

This Anatomy degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,619/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,0(410)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,379/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(162)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,661/yr
University of Kwazulu Natal3,7(141)
Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$281/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(153)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,892/yr
Stellenbosch University4,3(133)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,401/yr

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