MSc Chemistry at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The purpose of a research degree is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis. Research degrees can be a challenging but rewarding experience. They require a great deal of hard work and dedication, but they can also be incredibly stimulating and rewarding.

Faculty: Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate BSc Hons degree or equivalent qualification An applicant should identify and be accepted by a supervisor prior to application

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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