Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Chemistry in South Africa

  • Course Name: PhD in Chemistry(Chemistry)
  • Major Subject: Chemistry
  • Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering PhD in Chemistry

  • University of Limpopo University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    (a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do a PhD degree and
    preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the MSc degree.
    (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 period of two (2) years.
    (b) Maximum period of four (4) years.
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
    Admission Requirements:
    Relevant MSc degree
    A weighted average of at least 60% for the master’s degree
    An admission examination may be required
    Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

    Duration of study:
    2 years, full-time.
  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    - A Research Masters degree in a related field.
    - A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.


    Course Duration:
    2 years (Full time)
    4 years (Part time)
  • Nelson Mandela University  Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth   
    Compulsory Modules: Chemistry (Phd)


    Admission requirements: Master's degree in Chemistry.



    Mode of study: full time



    Course duration: 2 years
  • Vaal University of Technology Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -M Tech/MSc (Chemistry) or equivalent.

    Modules Overview:
    -Research project by thesis
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in the relevant field

    Duration of programme:
    Minimum: 2 years
    Maximum: 4 years
  • University of Venda University of Venda, Limpopo  
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town  




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