Doctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

MSc (or equivalent) in any of the Life Sciences fields. In the case of a course work Master's Degree the applicant must submit a PDF version of the research project that formed part of such a degree. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 40 years old; and have at least five years' relevant work and research experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl In addition to the before mentioned requirements, all applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, an updated CV as well as a 5-page PDF concept document describing their intended research. Guidelines on how to compile the document, can be obtained from the department and the potential supervisor of the intended research. All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za) Students will be accepted on the following criteria: Suitability and viability of the intended research; adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the department. An approved selection procedure which is in line with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity in the discipline or department will be implemented. Students, who are awaiting Masters examination results, must still submit applications by the due date. Applications will be considered once results become available.