Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Chemistry in South Africa

  • Course Name: Master of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)
  • Major Subject: Chemistry
  • Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Chemistry

  • University of Limpopo University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    (a) A BSc Hons Degree or its equivalent at NQF level 8 in the appropriate disciplinary area.
    (b) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL policy and strategy of the
    University of Limpopo and after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department.
    (c) In addition to those requirements above, the skills profile of potential students will be
    assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as
    deemed to be essential by the Department.

    Course Duration:
    (a) Minimum one (1) years.
    (b) Maximum three (3) years.
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Admission requirements:
    - A BTech (Chemistry) or an equivalent qualification as determined by a Status Committee. Enquiries must be made through the Head of Department, who will refer the application to the researcher specialising in the field.

    Duration of programme:
    Minimum: 1 year
    Maximum: 2 years
  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    -A Bachelor of Science Honours in a related field with a minimum weighted average of 65%.
    -A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.


    Course Duration:
    1 year (Full time)
    2 years (Part time)
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
    Admission Requirements:
    Relevant BScHons degree (or equivalent)
    A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level
    Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

    Duration of study:
    1 year, full-time.
  • Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -B Tech Chemistry/BSc. Hons Chemistry or equivalent with an average of 60%.

    Modules Overview:
    -Research Project by dissertation
  • Nelson Mandela University  Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth   
    Compulsory modules: Chemistry (Msc)



    Admission requirements: Bachelor of Science Honours: Chemistry or equivalent


    Mode of study: full time


    Program duration: 1 year
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Specific Admission Requirements:
    • An applicable BScHons degree or other qualification as approved by the Senate.
  • North West University North West University, Mafikeng  
    Presented in English/Afrikaans

    Course Duration: 1 - 3 years
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town  
    Duration: 1 year
  • University of Venda University of Venda, Limpopo  
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  • Rhodes University Rhodes University, Grahamstown  
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  




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