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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences

Department

Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness

Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Natural Resource Science aimed at equipping students with deepened knowledge and research skills in their specialisation area by creating new knowledge that will bring solutions and implement new ideas to the Natural Resource Science. The degree focuses on the broad, deepening and research-based learning in the area of Natural Resource Science.

Admission Requirements

Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 9 in Natural Resource Science related subjects and/or related cognate areas can be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised research at master degree level. In addition, applicants will be requested to attend a pre-selection interview at the discretion of the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences (FNRSS). The applicants may be requested to make up specific deficiencies at the discretion of the Dean, through the respective Head of Departments. Apart from the applicant’s qualification, the admission of an applicant will also depend on the availability of a qualified and competent supervisor for the planned topic and the available staff resources of the affected department(s).

The Postgraduate Studies Committee (PGSC) will approve the final selection and admission of the selected candidates in accordance with the regulations as specified by Rules for Postgraduate Studies of the NUST Yearbook (Volume 1). Hence, registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only after the Postgraduate Studies Committee approves the proposal. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal interview. Additional information is given in the Guidelines for the Supervision and Examination of Masters and Doctoral Programmes

Course Code

10DNRS

Level of Programme

Postgraduate

Modes of Study

Full Time

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