STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Further your career with this PhD aimed at individuals who have a keen research interest in conservation, ecology, biodiversity, global change, botany and zoology. Why study at Wits? The Wits School of Animal, Plant, and Environmental Sciences is home to a number of world leaders in sustainability, savannah ecology, conservation, among other research areas.
Faculty: Science | Department: Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This is a research degree with no coursework component.
Nature conservation: national or conservation agencies, private wildlife enterprises, environmental NGOs, environmental consultancy Research: in government and university institutions Commerce and industry: private consulting firms, environmental divisions of large corporations, marketing, scientific services, mining and forestry companies.
An MSc in a relevant field A supervisor needs to be identified before applying and approval given from the supervisor in order for the application to be considered. Applications should include: A letter of motivation stating the reasons why you want to take this course and explaining your field of special interest. Name or supervisor and research field A comprehensive CV, including academic transcripts and the names and contact addresses of three referees.
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.
Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.
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
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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