Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Geology in South Africa

A PhD in Geology is an advanced research-based program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to the field of geology. This degree program typically involves extensive research, data collection and analysis, enabling students to deepen their understanding of geological processes, rock formations and the Earth's structure.

Upon completion, PhD graduates in Geology have various career opportunities including:
1. Geoscientist
2. Exploration Geologist
3. Environmental Consultant
4. Geological Consultant
5. Geology Professor
6. Geological Surveyor
7. Petroleum Geologist
8. Engineering Geologist
9. Geotechnical Engineer
10. Hydrogeologist
11. Mining Consultant
12. Natural Resource Manager
13. Geochemist
14. Research Scientist
15. Seismologist
16. Geothermal Scientist
17. Geologic Hazard Analyst
18. Remote Sensing Specialist
19. Energy Analyst
20. Climate Change Analyst
21. Geothermal Engineer
22. Geoarchaeologist
23. Geophysicist
24. Paleontologist
25. Volcanologist.

Institutions Offering PhD in Geology

•  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, 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 Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
  Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in relevant field. General rules of admission, as set out by the Faculty of Science and the University, apply.
  
  Duration of programme:
  Minimum: 2 years
  Maximum: 4 years
•  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 the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  
•  University of Cape Town, Cape Town  
  

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