Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
- Animal Science
- Botany
- Environmental Sciences
Overview
The School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg prides itself on the extent of its research experience. Many PhD graduates from the School have gone on to become recognised research leaders in their respective fields.
Career Opportunities
- Nature conservation: national or conservation agencies, private wildlife enterprises, environmental NGOs, environmental consultancy
- Research: in government and university institutions
- Commerce and industry: private consulting firms, environmental divisions of large corporations, marketing, scientific services, mining and forestry companies.
Programme Structure
Research:
- The School of Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences includes a diverse, research active and passionate staff and post-graduate cohort working on a variety of projects ranging from animal behaviour to plant systematics and evolution to ecology and aquatic ecology.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry Requirements
- An MSc in a relevant field
- A supervisor needs to be identified before applying and approval given from the supervisor in order for the application to be considered.
Applications should include:
- A letter of motivation stating the reasons why you want to take this course and explaining your field of special interest.
- Name or supervisor and research field
- A comprehensive CV, including academic transcripts and the names and contact addresses of three referees.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 2,688 AUD / year (approx. 30,940 ZAR / year).
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 2,688 AUD / year (approx. 30,940 ZAR / year).
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa
733-1,046 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
