Programmes

Research based programme.

SKILLS LEVEL                                                       COURSE DURATION

Postgraduate (ZNQF Level 10)                                    Full-time: 3 years or Part-time- 5 years

LESSONS:

Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/PhD) degree is offered in various research fields with a significant Forestry and Wildlife content, including:

• Forest Ecology and Management
• Wildlife Ecology and Management
• Rangeland Ecology and Management
• Forest Entomology
• Avian Behaviour and Ecology
• Flora, Fauna, People and Conservation
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Forests and Global Change

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Normal Entry

An applicant for entry into a DPhil/PhD should normally be a holder of at least an MSc degree (Distinction or Merit) or MPhil in the broad field they are seeking admission into.

Special Entry

A candidate with an upper second class pass at the Honour’s level who wishes to pursue a DPhil/PhD may be eligible to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD as outlined in the University Regulations.

REGULATIONS
The Regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree complement and are subordinate to University General Regulations for undergraduate degrees and Faculty of Environmental Science regulations.