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Engineering

Doctor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Engineering is an NQF Level 10 doctoral research qualification in chemical engineering for persons who contribute, through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology. Candidates complete advanced independent research under supervision and submit a doctoral thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Chemical Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates demonstrate high-level knowledge from fundamental concepts to advanced theory or application, including choosing methods for tackling a problem, communicating results and using scientific literature. Study mode is by consultation with a supervisor.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Minimum 2 years, Maximum 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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