Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) Research at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) Research is offered in the Faculty of Science at Nelson Mandela University.

Faculty: Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 10 qualification of 360 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry. STATUTORY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Full-time vs Part-time registration : Students may only register as full-time candidates if they are available on a day-to-day basis to attend and participate in the postgraduate programme. A student who is unable to attend as stated will be automatically be defined as a part-time student for the purpose of postgraduate studies. Changes to the status of a candidate from part-time to full-time or vice versa need to be approved by the Chairperson of the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee. This qualification is awarded on completion of a comprehensive original research project in Applied Chemistry. DURATION Full-time: Minimum period: 2 years Maximum period: 4 years Part-time: Minimum period: 2 years Maximum period: 6 years CURRICULUM (Full-time and Part-time) Presented Module Code Credit Value Compulsory module: Research project and thesis Year CHEM600 360

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.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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