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Master of Science (by full thesis) at Rhodes University

Rhodes University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Science by full thesis is an NQF Level 9 (180 credit) research degree in the Faculty of Science at Rhodes University.

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

What you will study

May be taken in the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Entomology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Ergonomics, Geography, Geology, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, Hydrology, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Water Resource Science and Zoology.

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Application information

ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). Master's fee for all faculties other than those specified separately; full-time and part-time, per year, covers tuition and supervision. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for internationa Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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