Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The PhD in Chemical Engineering is a research-based degree for candidates ready to make a novel contribution to the field, offering the opportunity to lead research and develop innovative approaches at the forefront of scientific and industrial advancement.
Faculty: Engineering | Department: Chemical Engineering | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
A 360-credit NQF level 10 research degree leading to a dissertation. The candidate must conduct original research in the engineering sciences under supervision, submit a dissertation showing a specific contribution to knowledge and independent critical judgement, pass an oral examination, and show proof that a journal article reporting the dissertation research has been submitted to a journal of acceptable standard.
At least an MScEng, MSc, MEng or MTech degree, all with a significant research component, or a standard of competence in the field deemed sufficient by Senate. Applicants must be selected by the home department of the relevant field of study. Within the first year the candidate must complete a formal assessment of the research proposal to the Faculty Board's satisfaction and obtain Faculty Board approval of the dissertation topic and supervisor(s) to continue registration. Supporting documents: a CV, a departmental application form with three references (preferably academic), a summary of Master's research (3-5 pages) and a sample of the Master's thesis.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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