Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Physics in South Africa

  • Course Name: PhD in Physics(Physics)
  • Major Subject: Physics
  • Course Category: Doctorate Courses

Institutions Offering PhD in Physics

  • University of Limpopo University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    (a) An MSc degree in the discipline in which the student wants to do a PhD degree and
    preferably with a minimum of 60% average mark in the MSc degree.
    (b) On special recommendation, including application of the RPL Policy and Strategy of the
    University of Limpopo, and after consultation with and approval by the Head of Department.
    (c) In addition to those requirements above, the skills profile of potential students will be
    assessed and they may be required to qualify themselves with additional competencies as
    deemed to be essential by the Department.

    Course Duration:
    (a) Minimum period of two (2) years.
    (b) Maximum period of four (4) years.
  • University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:
    Doctorate:
    - A Master of Science from Wits or another university;
    - A graduate of this or another university who holds a degree in another faculty whose curriculum has ordinarily extended over not less than four academic years of full-time study;
    - A supervisor from the relevant School must be identified and approached prior to application.


    Course Duration:
    - 2 years (Full time)
    - 4 years (Part time)
  • University of Pretoria University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
    Admission Requirements:
    Relevant master’s degree
    A weighted average of at least 60% for the master’s degree

    Duration of study:
    2 years, full-time.
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in a relevant field

    Duration of programme:
    Minimum: 2 years
    Maximum: 4 years
  • University of Venda University of Venda, Limpopo  
    Course entry requirements: MSc in Physics or any other equivalent qualification.
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  • University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Cape Town  




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