Program Overview

Programme: PhD specialising in Chemistry

The PhD specialising in Chemistry is a research-based degree that requires a minimum duration of study of 2 years, with a total of 360 credits at NQF level 10.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
• Certified copy of ID or passport
• A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

• A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
• TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
• Certified copy of passport.

Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable). Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

• Relevant Master of Science degree (NQF level 9)
• A weighted average of at least 60% for the master's degree (NQF level 9)

• An admission examination may be required
• Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Core Modules

• CHM 990: Thesis: Chemistry 990 (Credits: 360.00)

Regulations and Information

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.