Doctor of Philosophy – Faculty of Science (FOS)

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• At least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science.
• In exceptional cases, subject to the relevant UBD regulations, an applicant with a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University will be considered as a PhD candidate.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• Master’s degree in Biodiversity, Biology, Biological Sciences or closely related discipline from a recognised university, or
• First class honours BSc degree in Biodiversity, Biology, Biological Sciences or closely related discipline from a recognised university;
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, an MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• Master’s degree in Biodiversity, Biology, Biological Sciences or closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• First class honours BSc degree in Biodiversity, Biology, Biological Sciences or closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, an MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, or closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• First class honours BSc degree in Biotechnology or closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, an MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline from a recognised university
• First class honours BSc degree in Chemistry closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, an MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• At least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science from a recognised University. In exceptional cases, subject to the relevant UBD regulations, an applicant with First Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University will be considered as PhD candidate.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, a MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• At least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Geology or a relevant area of Earth Sciences from a recognised University.
• In exceptional cases, subject to the relevant UBD regulations, an applicant with First Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised University will be considered as PhD candidate.
• Subject to the relevant UBD regulations, and depending on the merits of each case, a MSc by Research candidate in a relevant field in UBD may be considered for conversion to PhD candidature.
• Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed on a case by case basis.

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or in a relevant area from a recognised university;
• At least 2 publications in a reputable journal or equivalent work experience;