Overview

About the programme

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences presents degrees in fields ranging from the proverbial A to Z – from actuaries to zoologists, and consists of 13 departments.

All degree programmes are designed to develop problem-solving individuals who can easily adapt to changing circumstances and take the lead in their chosen fields of specialisation. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.

In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges. This Physics programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Structure:

A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.

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: 83

Other requirements

Admission Requirements

Relevant master’s degree
A weighted average of at least 60% for the master’s degree

Key information

Duration

Full-time: 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting February 2027
Apply before Sep 2026, International (estimated deadline)
Apply before Nov 2026, National (estimated deadline)

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Physics

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

2,280 AUD / year ≈ 26,475 ZAR / year

Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725

Living costs

Pretoria, South Africa: 740-888 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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