Master of Philosophy (Science) at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

Master of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science, normally awarded for work on inter-faculty topics or where the student holds an undergraduate or Honours degree other than in Science. It carries 180 NQF credits at HEQSF level 9.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Duration: Minimum one academic year; full-time students normally complete within two years; part-time over at least two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Offered as a full research dissertation (180 credits), or as coursework with a minor dissertation (90+90 or 120+60 credits), across specialisations such as Applied Mathematics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Physics, Ocean and Atmosphere Science, Statistical Ecology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Biostatistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science (MPhil): an Honours degree or four-year equivalent from UCT or a recognised university; or a graduate who has shown by examination, publication or record of appropriate training a level equivalent to Honours; or an equivalent level of competence in the opinion of Senate. Candidates contact a prospective supervisor or Head of Department; the Dean, through the Head, approves acceptance, and a detailed project proposal may be required. No fee reduction for part-time candidates.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

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

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