Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Chemical Engineering in South Africa

A PhD in Chemical Engineering offers an advanced and in-depth study of chemical processes, principles and technological developments. This program equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to conduct innovative research in various areas of chemical engineering. Students delve into advanced topics such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering and process control. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering, graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in industries, academia and research institutions.

Possible career paths include:
1. Research Scientist
2. Process Engineer
3. Energy Engineer
4. Environmental Engineer
5. Quality Control Manager
6. Production Manager
7. Project Manager
8. Academia/Professor
9. Chemical Consultant
10. Pharmaceutical Engineer

Institutions Offering PhD in Chemical Engineering

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent cognate qualification (NQF 9)
  A supervisor from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment must be identified and approached prior to application.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  2 years (Full time)
  4 years (Part time)
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  · Applicable Master’s degree with minimum average of 65%
  · Suitable research topic
  
  Course Duration:
  · Full-time (3 academic years)
  · Part-time (4 – 5 academic years)
  
  Course Format: 100% research-based programme
•  Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
  Course entry requirements:
  MEng (Chemical Engineering) or equivalent. Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Magister Technologiae: Engineering: Chemical or equivalent
  
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  
•  Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria  
  

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