PhD Medical Microbiology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The PhD in Medical Microbiology is a doctoral research degree of 360 credits offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State. Medical Microbiology is one of the disciplines in which the faculty awards the PhD.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Medical Microbiology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Doctoral candidates carry out an original supervised research project and submit a thesis for examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Health Sciences (PhD): applicants need the appropriate master's degree from the department concerned, or another qualification deemed equivalent by the University, and must comply with the UFS General Rules for doctoral degrees. Admission is subject to selection.

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.

PhD applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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