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Contents General Information • Introduction 1 • A Choice of Campuses 3 • Entrance Requirements 7 • Entrance Procedures 10 • Residence and Subsistence Costs 13 • Services and Facilities 14 Published by Student Academic • International Applicants 19 Affairs, University of KwaZulu-Natal Postgraduate Qualification Listings Visit UKZN’s website at: • College of Agriculture, 26 www.ukzn.ac.za Engineering and Science • College of Health Sciences 30 www.facebook.com/ukzn1 • College of Humanities 34 (Including Education) • College of Law and 39 Management Studies All information in this Prospectus was correct at the date of publication, July 2016. Design and layout: Artworks | www.artworks.co.za Academic procession on stage.
Introduction T he University of KwaZulu-Natal was formed UKZN’s vision is to be the ‘Premier University on 1 January 2004 as a result of a merger of African Scholarship’. It strives to reflect the between the former Universities of Durban- society in which it is situated, not only in terms Westville and Natal. The new institution brings of race, gender and class, but in how it structures together the academic expertise and research its values and priorities and how it responds, capacity of two major regional universities and is at through its research, to social needs. KwaZulu- the forefront of higher educational transformation Natal provides fertile soil for researchers and in South Africa. the University’s mission commits the institution The University is home to the region’s to critical engagement with its society and leading academics and has an impressive encourages practical research that will lead to number of internationally acclaimed scientists socio-economic upliftment of communities. and researchers among its staff, as rated by the This outcomes-driven approach has led to the National Research Foundation. The full spectrum establishment of inter-disciplinary ‘centres of of research is supported, from curiosity-driven excellence’ devoted to particular projects and to application-based and participatory action often involving collaboration with institutions research with community partners. Research is from around the world. conducted by, and in association with, members Research and postgraduate training of the academic staff, associated research units, programmes are directed in the following industry, business, government, local communities research focus areas, which have been and international institutions and agencies. identified on the basis of institutional proven The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Cheryl Potgieter, and staff of the College of Humanities, wore traditional dress at graduation. POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 1
partnerships, and places strong emphasis on collaborative research. The Division also assists staff and postgraduate students with grant applications, contracts, intellectual property rights and related administrative matters, as both a return as well as a return capacity development. Senior academics take pride in the mentorship provided to graduate students, encouraging them to develop their skills in critical appraisal and independent thought. The University provides a vibrant environment for basic and applied research, and offering internationally recognised postgraduate research degrees in all disciplines. Research innovation is a cornerstone of the new University and as an institution of higher learning, research excellence is recognised and Dr Lydia Hangulu earned the prestigious Three Green Economy Post-doctoral Fellowship for PHD supported as part of its essential identity. The graduate. University is committed to growing its existing research capacity further and leading the bid to strengths and strategic objectives: Agriculture bring South African and African scholarship to the and Food Security; Biotechnology; Energy and attention of the international community. At the Technology for Sustainable Development; same time, we recognise that excellence in research Gender, Race and Identity; HIV/Aids, TB and and knowledge production should lead to practical Health promotion; Indigenous African Knowledge interventions in national development strategies, Systems; Maritime Studies; Social Development and should be directed to the upliftment of poor and Economic Studies; Water Environment and and under-developed communities. Biodiversity. Postgraduate students at the University have The University has formal and informal ties, as the opportunity to contribute towards these well as having established exchange programmes interventions. The University’s strategic priorities with more than 260 leading universities around are informed by both national and international the world. At present, 20% of the total student needs and opportunities and provide considerable registrations are in postgraduate studies. The scope for cutting-edge research. Research Office, headed by the Deputy Vice- “Research innovation is the cornerstone Chancellor Research, is responsible for the of the University and as an institute of higher management and nurturing of knowledge learning, research excellence is recognised and production and dissemination, through supported as part of its essential identity.” 2 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
A Choice of campuses The University of KwaZulu- Natal offers prospective students the choice of five campuses, each with its own distinctive character. Edgewood Campus (Pinetown) The former Edgewood College of Education was incorporated in 2001 and the Edgewood Campus in Pinetown is now the University’s primary site for teacher education. With easy access to the N3 highway and approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Durban, the Campus offers sophisticated and attractive facilities to a growing number of education students. Initial and in-service teacher education, higher degrees in a wide range of specialisms as well as research and consultancy are offered. Staff members are engaged with policy-making in education in South Africa and contribute to the international profile of the University through participation in international conferences, teaching international students, hosting international visitors and publishing in international books and journals. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 3
Howard College Campus groups working on similar projects in South (Durban) Africa and other countries. Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for Pietermaritzburg Campus its beaches and coastal resorts. The city is a Pietermaritzburg is located in the centre of the major South African port. The magnificent KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to numerous game reserves and estuaries of Maputaland, north of Durban, are a favourite getaway nature reserves and parks, an hour’s drive from for staff and students alike. Opened in 1931, Durban and two hours from the Drakensberg. following a generous donation by Mr T.B. Davis The city has a rich architectural heritage, with fine whose son Howard Davis was killed during the examples of Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Battle of Somme in World War I, the Howard The city is the birthplace of the former University College Campus is situated on the Berea of Natal and its forerunner, the Natal University and offers spectacular views of the Durban College, which opened its doors to 57 students harbour. The Campus is situated in a successful in 1910. Two years later, Old Main Building was environmental conservancy and the lush completed and the hub of the present-day gardens reflect a commitment to indigenous Pietermaritzburg Campus was established. The flora and fauna. Howard College currently offers a range of postgraduate qualifications Campus offers a range of innovative academic in Engineering, Law, Nursing and Humanities programmes, successful in responding to local (including Music, Social Work, Housing and and provincial needs in the broad areas of Architecture). Science and Agriculture, Education, Law, Human and Management Sciences. The disciplines of Nelson R Mandela School of Agriculture, Theology and Fine Art are unique Medicine (Durban) to the Pietermaritzburg Campus. The Medical School was founded in 1950 as a ‘black faculty’ in a ‘white institution’. The Westville Campus (Durban) School has been synonymous with the struggle Westville Campus is located within an for democracy and racial equality. On its 50th environmental conservancy about eight anniversary in 2000, the School received the kilometres from the CBD of Durban and finest birthday present it could have wished for Pinetown. The Campus combines state – the agreement of former President and Nobel of the art infrastructure with beautiful Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, to link his natural surroundings. The Hindu temple name to the School. It is training a generation and Islamic place of worship reflect its rich of clinical researchers, enhancing the clinical multicultural history. It is the official address research infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal, and of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, housing fostering collaborations between research the Vice-Chancellor’s office, the offices of 4 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Executive members and University-wide Leaders in Curriculum administrative divisions. Development The Campus currently offers postgraduate The University of KwaZulu-Natal has taken programmes in Science, Engineering, Management a leading role in curriculum development and Health Sciences. in recognition of worldwide trends and the restructuring of the entire South African International Recognition educational system towards a more ‘outcome- The University has a world-wide reputation for based’ approach. Many of the challenges faced academic excellence in teaching and research in professional life cannot be solved by a single and all degrees awarded are internationally discipline. The University of KwaZulu-Natal has recognised. The University has formal links, therefore redesigned its curricula to include exchange programmes and collaborative a large element of inter-disciplinary work. In teaching and research programmes with many this way, students are exposed to a range of universities around the globe. A large number of disciplines, thus widening their choice of career agreements and Memoranda of Understanding options, and enhancing their understanding of have been signed with various institutions in the society in which they will live and work. Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. PhD student Ms Lorika Beukes presented aspects of her PhD research at the American Society for Microbiology’s 4th Annual Conference in Washington DC on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 5
Addresses Edgewood Campus Private Bag X03 Ashwood, 3605 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3414/3245 Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za Howard College Campus King George V Avenue Durban, 4041 MSc graduate, Mr Drew van der Riet, and supervisor Prof. Riaan Stopforth, won accolades for van der Riet’s Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2238/7757/2212 robotic prosthetic hand design during the student’s Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za Master’s degree studies at the University. Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine Private Bag 7 Congella, Durban, 4013 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4248/4377 Email: postgrad@ukzn.ac.za Pietermaritzburg Campus Private Bag X01 Scottsville, 3209 Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5212/5214/5022 Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za Westville Campus Private Bag X54001 Durban, 4000 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7877/2011/3417 Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za Dr Sazi Dlamini from UKZN hosted the 1st International Bow Music Conference earlier this year. 6 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Entrance Requirements Postgraduate Diplomas (NQF 8) Rule GR7 Requirements a) Graduates of any other recognised • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree; OR university (whether in the Republic of • Admission to the status of that degree in South Africa or elsewhere) may, for the terms of Rule GR7 (a); OR purpose of proceeding to a postgraduate • Attained a level of competence as defined qualification of the University, be admitted by Rule GR7 (b); by the Senate to a status in the University • A School/College may prescribe further equivalent to that which they possess criteria for admission to study. Consult in their own university by virtue of any College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za; degree held by them. • Some Schools/Colleges may accept an b) An applicant who has graduated from Advanced Diploma for entry into a another tertiary institution or who has Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher in any other manner attained a level of Education Qualification Framework) competence which, in the opinion of the requirements are met. Senate, is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies or research, may be Duration admitted as a student of the University. A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. Except with permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University. Curriculum The curriculum will contain advanced reflection, practice and research methods in the area of specialisation and may include a sustained research project in accordance with College rules approved by Senate. Mayshree Bejaichund UKZN’s First Woman Land Surveying PHD holder. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 7
Bachelor of Honours Degrees the modules that shall account for a minimum (NQF 8) of 25% of the credits for the degree. Requirements Masters by Coursework and • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree; OR Masters by Research (NQF9) • Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a); OR Requirements • Attained a level of competence as defined • A relevant prerequisite degree; OR by Rule GR7 (b); • Admission to the status of that degree in • A School/College may prescribe further terms of Rule GR7 (a); OR criteria for admission to study. Consult • Attained a level of competence as defined College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za. by rule GR7 (b); • A School/College may prescribe further Duration criteria for admission to study. Consult A minimum of at least two consecutive semesters. College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za. Except with permission of Senate, all modules shall be completed at the University. Duration Coursework Curriculum • A minimum of two consecutive semesters The curriculum for the Honours degree shall (full-time) or four consecutive semesters (part- include a prescribed research project as one of time) before the degree may be conferred; Doctoral graduates from the College of Humanities. 8 POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn
• With permission and in terms of College regulations, periods of attendance at graduate level at another institution or in another College may be accepted (consult with relevant School). Research A minimum of two consecutive semesters before the degree may be conferred. Curriculum Coursework Candidates shall complete all modules, of which one will be a dissertation on a research topic to be approved by Senate. The dissertation Ayanda Jabulile Tshabalala. module will normally comprise 33-50% of the credit value of the degree. Research • A School/College may prescribe further Candidates shall be required to pursue an criteria for admission to study. Consult appropriate programme of research on a College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za subject falling within the scope of the studies under ‘Student Portal’. presented at the University. Students must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed Duration by Colleges/Schools. A minimum of four consecutive semesters before the degree may be conferred. Doctor of Philosophy or Curriculum Supervised Doctoral Degrees Students will be required to pursue an approved by Research (NQF 10) programme of research on a subject falling within the scope of studies at the University. Such Requirements a programme shall make a distinct contribution • A relevant prerequisite degree; OR to the knowledge or understanding of the • Admission to the status of that degree in subject and afford evidence of originality shown terms of Rule GR7 (a); OR either by the discovery of new facts and by the • Attained a level of competence as defined exercise of independent critical power. Students by rule GR7 (b); must also adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by Colleges/Schools. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 9
Entrance Procedures Selection Procedure Returning Students The selection of students for postgraduate study • Students currently registered at UKZN is at the discretion of the Academic Leaders in and wanting to apply for Postgraduate Schools, who will require a particular standard of Diploma or Honours programmes must previous attainment. An applicant may contact use the returning student application for the School concerned for more information. admission to Graduate studies form. This form is available at the General Enquiries Application Procedure: Local Offices on campus as well as on the UKZN and International web www.ukzn.ac.za under ‘Apply to UKZN’, While actual selection is carried out by Schools, Application Procedures; administrative application is a vital part of the • Current students wanting to apply to procedure that must be followed: Masters and PhD programmes must complete the UKZN ‘Application for New Applicants Postgraduate Admission’ form. This form • All applicants for postgraduate study must is available at the General Enquiries Offices complete a University of KwaZulu-Natal on campus as well as on the UKZN web ‘Application for Postgraduate Admission’ form; www.ukzn.ac.za under ‘Apply to UKZN’; • Application forms are available from the • No application fee is payable if there has General Enquiry Offices on campuses or on been no break in studies. Applicants who the UKZN web at www.ukzn.ac.za under have been out of the system for a full ‘Apply to UKZN’, Application Procedures; academic year or more will be required to • An application fee must be paid to UKZN on pay a new application fee; submission of the application or at the bank • Please provide your student number on the (see detail on the next page); application; • Mail the form to the address provided on • Submit the forms at the General Enquiries the cover of the form or scan as a single Office on your campus OR mail to the document to enquiries@ukzn.ac.za; address provided on the cover of the • Once the application is processed, a candidate application form OR scan as a single will be issued with a student number and the document to Enquiries@ukzn.ac.za; application will be forwarded to the relevant • Once the application is processed, it will School for consideration, be forwarded to the relevant School for • These steps will enable you to proceed with consideration. registration if offered a place. UKZN has developed an online application system for postgraduate and international applicants. More information on this facility is available on the UKZN web www.ukzn.ac.za 10 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Closing dates Tuition Fees Payable Postgrad Diploma/Certificate and Honours: Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours Semester 1 30 September and Coursework Masters Semester 2 30 April • For fee structures, refer to www.ukzn.ac.za Masters (Coursework): and from ‘Student Portal’, select the 2016 Semester 1 31 October Fees Booklet. Note that fees quoted were Semester 2 30 April Masters (Research) and for 2016. Please allow for an increase of at Doctoral studies: No closing date. least 5-10% for 2017. Application Fees The fees for postgraduate courses fluctuate A non-refundable application fee is payable on depending on the qualification, the academic submission of the application form. year, and whether the qualification is taken on • SA applicants on-time R200 a full-time or part-time basis. A few examples • SA applicants late R400 • SADC and Africa R470 are given below to explain the structure: • Countries outside Africa $146 No late international applications accepted. South African students Postgraduate Diploma in Education: Application Fee Account Details: 1 year full-time – R19 213 p.a. South African Applicants 2 years part-time – R 9 161 p.a. Name of account: UKZN Main Bank: Standard Bank Students from SADC and other African Type of account: Business Current Account countries Account number: 05 308 0998 Branch: Westville These students pay the same fees as South Branch code: 045426 African students but will pay an additional levy of Reference: F001 11402 with R1 368 per semester (R2 736 per annum.) applicant’s full name International Applicants Students from countries outside SADC Name of account: UKZN Foreign Deposit and Africa Bank: Standard Bank All students enrolling for Postgraduate Type of account: Business Current Account Diplomas, Honours or Coursework Masters Account number: 05 308 2826 degrees will pay a tuition fee in US$ of: Branch: Westville i. Full-time (one year): US$11 227 per annum. Branch code: 045426 Reference: F001 11402 with applicant’s ii. Part-time (two or more years): US$ 5 613 full name per annum. Swift code: SBZAZAJJ (for international) These fees are inclusive of the international levy. Please provide your full name on the deposit slip and submit proof of payment on submission of your application. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 11
Full-time Research Masters and taking one or more modules for non-degree Doctoral Studies purposes will be US$ 1 655 per 16 credit module No tuition fee is charged for full-time masters per semester, inclusive of the international levy. and doctoral studies by research. Full-time international students will be required to pay an International Affiliates international levy of R1 368 per semester only. Visiting international students (other than post- doctoral students) who are not registering for Students are eligible for this remission of tuition any modules but wish to be affiliated to the fees if studies are completed in the minimum University of KwaZulu-Natal while pursuing prescribed period of study (PhD three years their own research, or are here in any other and Masters one-year). capacity, will pay US$ 289 per month (minimum fee charged) or maximum of US$ 1 732 per Students unable to complete within the semester. No application fee is payable. minimum period will be charged as per the schedule below. International students have to pay all tuition and residence fees that are due to the Study Abroad Students University in advance prior to registration The tuition fee for any international students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Continuing Fees Schedule (Research Students) Doctorate Masters Fees Group 1 Human Sciences, Law, Accountancy, Art, R8 500 per year or Management Studies, Commerce, education, Fine R4 860 per semester Nursing, Social Science Arts, Information Studies, Law, Music, Nursing, Social Science, Theology, Psychology and Social Work Group 2 Agriculture, Architecture, Agriculture, Architecture, R9 913 per year or Geography, Engineering, Construction Mngt, Dev R4 960 per semester Medicine, Science, Dev Studies, Engineering, Studies, Health Sciences. Geography, Land Surveying, Science, Urban and regional Planning, Health Sciences. Please note that the fees listed on pages 12-13, cover tuition fees only. Provision must be made for all other necessary expenses such as accommodation, food, transport and subsistence (see next page). From the fees listed, students should take into account only those costs that are relevant to their studies at the University. 12 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Residence and Subsistence Costs (Local and international) University Residences During South African Rands per annum. The cost to the Academic Term student in the currency of origin shall vary from Accommodation fees R25 892 time to time, based on the prevailing exchange Cost of meals R23 980 rate of the South African Rand. Total cost R49 872p.a Other Specific Expenses On-campus Vacation (International Students Only) Accommodation Medical subscription: Accommodation excl. meals R25 892 Momentum R4 188 per annum Cost of meals R23 980 Comp Care Wellness R3 900 per annum Total cost R49 872 p.a Study permit new applications: R1 755 per application Provision for Additional Expenses Students must take into account a range For more information on fees payable, contact: of expenses that they may have to meet, Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 7111 or depending on their particular course of study. Email the relevant address: These may include: Edgewood edgewoodfees@ukzn.ac.za • Orientation Week; Howard College howardfees@ukzn.ac.za • Text materials (issued by the University); Medical School medschfees@ukzn.ac.za • Field trips; Pietermaritzburg pmbfees@ukzn.ac.za • Books, stationery and equipment; Westville westvillefees@ukzn.ac.za • Transport (off-campus); • Sports clubs and societies (optional); Banking Details for Tuition • Pocket money. and Residence Fees As a guideline, a total amount of R30 240 (South UKZN does not accept cash on campus. Tuition African Rand) should be allowed for a full year’s fees must be paid into the following bank study to cover the above. Fees quoted are in accounts: South African Students International Students (Including Bank: Standard Bank SADC Students) Name of account: UKZN Student Deposit Bank: Standard Bank Type of account: Business Current Account Name of account: UKZN Foreign Deposit Account number: 05 308 1072 Type of account: Business Current Account Account number: 05 308 2826 Branch: Westville Branch: Westville Branch code: 045426 Swift code: SBZAZAJJ Reference: UKZN student number Reference: UKZN student number POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 13
Services and Facilities Accommodation South African citizens). Full-time Masters and Limited self-catering single room residence Doctoral students may be eligible for Graduate accommodation is available on campuses. Scholarships, which cover 80% of the South Space is limited, and you are advised to African tuition fees. Application forms for make application as early as possible. Many external scholarships (such as those awarded postgraduate students prefer to stay off-campus by the National Research Foundation (NRF)) in privately rented student digs or apartments. are available from the Student Funding Centre. For further information on residence and off- For further information, visit the website campus accommodation, please consult the www.ukzn.ac.za/studentfund, or contact: website www.ukzn.ac.za or contact: Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3603 Edgewood Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2231 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3611 Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4359 Fax: +27 (0)31 260 3426 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5915 Email: kingi@ukzn.ac.za Westville Tel: +27 (0)33 260 8044 Howard College and Medical School Campus Health Clinics Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2183 Primary healthcare clinics on each campus are Fax: +27 (0)31 260 3426 staffed by fully trained nurses (with referrals Email: nkosib@ukzn.ac.za to doctors). Services include assessment and treatment of health problems, assessment Pietermaritzburg and referral of drug and alcohol-related Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6226 problems, reproductive health counselling Fax: +27 (0)33 260 5799 and contraception, treatment of sexually Email: frankv@ukzn.ac.za transmitted diseases, free HIV/AIDS testing and pre- and post-test counselling. Free transport Westville to hospitals in case of medical emergencies Tel: +27 (0)31 200 7901 is provided to students by Medical Rescue Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7113 International (MRI). Email: khumalos@ukzn.ac.za Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3252 Financial Support Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3285 The University’s Student Funding Centre Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4506 (SFC) administers various postgraduate Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5208 scholarships and bursaries (and loans for Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7302 14 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Student Counselling Centres Computer Facilities The student counselling and development The Information and Communication Technology centres cater for the educational and personal Division provides students with free access to needs of students: the Internet and email. PC LANS are accessible • Career and personal counselling (Careers 24 hours a day, with facilities for scanning and library); printing. Appropriate software packages are • Trauma and crisis counselling; provided on the LANS. • AIDS prevention programmes; • Study skills, life and diversity awareness; Security • Counselling for residence students; Residences and Campus perimeter entrances • Professional computerised testing for have pedestrian/visitor access control. Risk career assessment on interest, personality, Management Services (RMS) offer: career development, aptitude; and • Fire protection and detection; • Internships in Counselling and Educational • Occupation, Health and Safety; Psychology. • Trained security guards; • Campus crime info line; Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3665 • Student identity cards; Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2668 • Vehicle parking discs; Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4595 • Immediate attention at accidents; Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5233 • Assistance in obtaining medical help; and Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7087 • Counselling and other support after hours. Students with Disabilities Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3493 The University is sensitive to the needs of Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2540/3777 students with disabilities. Disability offices have Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4024 been established with Disability Coordinators Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5211 who are responsible for developing and Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7265 facilitating a wide range of support services to assist students: Mabel Palmer Residence, Howard College Campus. Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3070 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5213 Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5233 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7706 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7888 POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 15
Libraries The five campuses of the University of KwaZulu-Natal have excellent library collections. Qualified subject librarians provide general reference and instructional services to students, staff and the wider community. The libraries are fully computerised and operate in a networked environment that provides access to computerised catalogues and a range of local, national and international databases. Howard College campus library. Campus Library Specialisation Edgewood The ES Edminson Library Education Howard College The EG Malherbe Library Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering The GMJ Sweeney Library Law The Eleanor Bonnar Library Music The Barrie Biermann Library Architecture Medical School The Medical Library Health Sciences The Victor Daitz Information Gateway A virtual library specialising in HIV/AIDS Pietermaritzburg The Cecil Renaud Library Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce and Management and the Sciences. The Law Library Law Life Sciences Library Biological Sciences: houses important research collections for natural sciences. Collections of periodicals in the Schools Natural Sciences. of Physics and Chemistry The Alan Paton Centre and Struggle Information on resistance to apartheid in KZN Archives Midlands. Collection of works and papers pertaining to the Liberal Party and other political organisations. The University Archives Material on the University’s history and achievements of staff and students. CATNIP network Includes the holdings of 26 libraries in the Pietermaritzburg region in the UKZN Library Catalogue. Members include the Natal Society Library, Natal Museum, Cedara Agricultural Institute, and members of the Theological Cluster. Westville The Main Library Located at Dental hospital. It holds a large volume The Joe Ryan Library of books, journals and audiovisual materials and provides access to electronic resources (bibliographic and full-text databases) as well as links to academic and other resources on the Internet. 16 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
UKZN’s Impi team. Sports and Recreation wish to compete at any level – from beginner Sport is an important part of University life through to national level. Some of the major and the University caters for everyone – from sporting activities offered at the Edgewood recreationally minded through to highly- Campus include basketball, football, netball competitive participants. The Edgewood, and karate. The following sports and activities Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and are presently offered at the Howard College Westville campuses all have an impressive and Pietermaritzburg campuses: athletics, range of indoor and outdoor facilities. Each of aerobics, basketball, ballroom dancing, the campuses has its own tennis and squash canoeing, cricket, golf, hockey, karate, courts, swimming pool, jogging areas and mountaineering, netball, rugby, soccer, gymnasium for those who want to enjoy softball and squash. Howard College, which recreational sport in their own time. Those has its own indoor sports complex, also offers interested in a more structured sporting boxing, chess, gymnastics, surfing, underwater experience can join one or more of the available sports and yachting, while Pietermaritzburg sports clubs, which provide excellent facilities, also offers tennis, rowing and volleyball. The coaching and equipment for students who Westville Campus boasts a well-equipped POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 17
Mr Louis Hatting (UKZN student) winning the Canoe Marathon Qualifier for World Championships. and modern indoor sports complex and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The following sports are offered at the Westville Campus: athletics, aerobics, badminton, basketball, boxing, ballroom dancing, chess, cricket, gymnastics, golf, karate, netball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, volleyball and weightlifting. All sport is administered by the Sport Administration Office on each campus. University sport is affiliated to USSA (University Sport South Africa) and many opportunities are provided for competition at regional and national level, culminating in the World Student Games, which are held biennially. Sport scholarships are available to top performers. Any student who is selected for provincial or national representation can apply to the Sports UKZN’s Impi rugby team celebrating after winning Administration for financial assistance. the Varsity Shield Tournament. Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3610 Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2281 Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2197 Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5189 Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7362 18 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
International Applicants Entrance Requirements Study Visa Requirements International applicants are subject to a International students need to send the selection procedure based on academic following documents to the International merit and the number of spaces available. Student Office in order to obtain a Certificate Candidates should have completed a four-year of Clearance for the purpose of academic Bachelor’s degree, OR a three-year degree plus registration: a one-year full-time Honours degree in the • A passport valid for at least one year; relevant field to enrol for a Masters degree. All • A study visa obtained from a South African applicants should apply to the South African embassy, consulate or high commission in Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to obtain a the student’s home country; certificate of evaluation of qualification/s prior • Proof of medical health cover. Please note to submitting an application to the university. that medical insurance has to be from a Visit the SAQA website at www.saqa.org.za recognised South African company. You or contact them on +27 (0)12 431 5172. The can contact the following people to seek evaluation process is time-consuming and it is advice or to purchase medical insurance: advised that you do this well in advance of your • Megan Peens: Tel: +27 (0)31 566 8400 application to postgraduate studies at UKZN. Email: megan.peens@absa.co.za; and • Corrine Bloy: Tel: +27 (0)31 5668400 Forms can be downloaded from the following site: Email: corrine.bloy@absa.co.za http://www.saqa.org.za/docs/brochures/eq_form.pdf Eighteen Seychelles students, who recently made history by being the first from their country to graduate through UKZN with Bachelor in Nursing (Advance Practice) degrees, were honoured at a ceremony held at the University of the Seychelles. POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 19
The eligibility of international students for You may make an application for a study study visas will depend on the assessment of visa once you have received a letter from the the following documents: University offering you a place to study together • A letter of acceptance from UKZN; with a letter in support for an application for a • A letter from the University in support of study visa. Study visas can take four to eight your visa/study visa; weeks to process so it is advisable to make study • The relevant application fee (this will visa applications well in advance. depend on the embassy in your country); • Proof of financial means; Where to Go to Apply for a Study • Proof of a South African medical aid cover; Visa • Proof of residence in South Africa; You are required to apply for a Study Visa • Yellow fever vaccination (if coming from/ at the South African High Commission, travelling through an epidemic country); embassy, consulate or trade mission in your • A police clearance certificate (not more country of origin. If there is no South African than three-months-old); representative in your country, you must • Repatriation fee or a return ticket (original apply to the South African High Commission, proof of payment); and embassy, consulate or trade mission nearest to • Valid study visa (when renewing). your home country. The conditions of entry and stay in South Africa How Do You Apply for a Study for all international students is that they should Visa? have in their possession a valid study visa issued 1. Collect the appropriate study visa in terms of the South African Immigration Act, application from the South African 2002. embassy, consulate, high commission or trade mission in your country; and When to Apply for a Study Visa 2. Complete and return the study visa Prior to leaving for South Africa, applicants application to the office where you must approach the relative authority in their collected the form initially together with home countries to obtain a study visa. In terms the required documents. of current South African legislation, South African universities are not allowed to register You are advised to submit the above international students who do not hold valid documentation as soon as possible to the study visas. Study visas cannot be applied for in South African High Commission, embassy, South Africa. It is imperative that students await consulate or trade mission. Do not send the the outcome of their applications for study visas above documents to the University of KwaZulu- in their countries of origin or residence. Study Natal. Please keep copies of all documentation permits are renewed prior to expiry. submitted for your reference and future use. 20 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Mr Yibrah Ghebreyohannes, an Eritrean man who walked 4 000km from his home country so that he could study at UKZN, has graduated with a Masters Degree in Geography. Not even the danger of being kidnapped or robbed at the various borders he crossed deterred him. ‘I crossed more than five countries, and travelled for more than 4 000km on foot just to secure an education in South Africa because I believe education is the only weapon that helps us to fight against all odds,’ said Mr Ghebreyohannes. Accommodation refugee identity document that grants Applications for residence accommodation you permission to study. Application should be made at the time of application. procedures and application fees as for local The Housing Offices assist students to find off- students are applicable. When submitting campus accommodation, the cost of which an application, please include: varies depending on location and facilities • Payment of the local application fee; available. In this regard, students should take • Certified English translations of high into account the cost of transport to campus. school/university documents. The Alliance Francaise assists with French Financial Aid to English translations. Please contact Regrettably, financial aid is not available to them to establish the cost. international students. International students • Financing your studies: Scholarships are advised to make enquiries from their administered by the United Nations High Ministries of Education or Scholarship Offices at Commission for Refugees are limited universities in their country of origin. and few students succeed in securing a scholarship. The few who do succeed Refugee Applicants should be willing to save and/work during • Procedures: You should be in vacations to contribute to study expenses. possession of a valid Section 41 permit/ Those who do not secure a scholarship POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 21
may wish to consider less expensive study Ms Iris Gerber options, e.g. correspondence study, which Assistant: International Student Office allows you to work full-time to finance your Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2819 own studies. Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967 Email: gerberi@ukzn.ac.za International Student Offices In addition to the official response to the English Proficiency University, successful applicants who will be UKZN is an English-medium university. Its staying in residence should email or phone the language policy requires that all applicants, International Student Office to provide their who are not from an English-speaking date of arrival. country or have not been educated in an English-speaking country, must demonstrate Pietermaritzburg competence in English through one of the Ms Nombuso Mtshali following: Head: International Student Office • A pass in an examination equivalent Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5313 to English Higher Grade (first or Fax : +27 (0)33 260 5729 second language) at South African Email: mtshalin@ukzn.ac.za Senior Certificate level (matriculation). Equivalencies are established by the South Westville African Matriculation Board; OR Ms Vanuja Krishna • A pass in English at GCE A-level, or O-level Assistant: International Student Office (C symbol or higher), or International Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7253 Baccalaureate. Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2641 Email: krishnav@ukzn.ac.za International applicants who do not satisfy these requirements, and for whom English is a Howard College foreign language, must either: Ms Tasmeera Singh • Attain an overall score of 7.0 (for graduate Principal International Advisor students) on the International English Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3078 Language Testing System (IELTS). For Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967 information on IELTS test dates, venues and Email: singht@ukzn.ac.za costs, contact the British Council through your closest British embassy or consulate, or consult www.britishcouncil.org. 22 POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn
• Attain a test score of at least 550 on the not are advised to spend one or two semesters paper version of the Test of English as a learning English in the Language Centre. Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at For further information on Language Centre least 80 on the IBT (electronic) version of services, course costs, etc., please contact: the test. For information about test dates, venues and costs, contact the United Howard College (Durban) States Information Service (USIS) or the US The Coordinator: Language Centre embassy in your home country; or contact Access Programme, Howard College Campus TOEFL direct at toefl@ets.org or consult University of KwaZulu-Natal www.toefl.org. Durban 4041 Tel: +27 (0)31 260 1130/260 2677 The UKZN Language Centre provides a testing Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967 service and English language courses for those who do not meet these requirements. After Medical Health Cover testing, students whose scores are comparable Medical health cover is one of the essential to the required IELTS or TOEFL scores can apply immigration requirements when applying for a to enter a degree programme. Those who do study visa at the South African High Commission Imbizo march against unplanned pregnancies, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 23
in your home country. It is a compulsory the International Education Association of South requirement for the University of KwaZulu- Africa (IEASA) to undertake studies and provide Natal. Students cannot register for the academic guidance on the use of medical health cover year without medical health cover. Momentum providers. Momentum Health and CompCare Health and CompCare (registered with the are the only two options available to the UKZN South African Medical Aid Scheme) are the two students, and as repatriation is an essential options available to UKZN students. It is essential requirement for immigration/visa purposes, it to make the necessary financial arrangements is included in these two medical health covers. for medical health cover prior to applying for a UKZN will only accept the two above mentioned study visa. Ensure that you advise your sponsor medical healthcare providers. of this requirement as soon as you receive your • In 2017, each student must have medical acceptance letter. A letter indicating medical health cover, valid from February to November health cover sponsorship is not acceptable. (10 months) for the full academic year; The sponsor must organise payment for the • If the student is at UKZN for one semester, five required medical health cover directly with months’ medical health cover is required; the medical healthcare provider. UKZN has • Medical students must have medical health signed an agreement with ABSA Health Care cover, from January to November, 11 months Consultants, who have been commissioned by of each academic year; The BBC News Africa page featured research by UKZN PhD graduate Dr T. Mzumara-Gawa on incidents of waterhole poisoning affecting Lilian’s Lovebirds in the llwonde National Park in Malawi. 24 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
• You cannot register without providing the relevant International Student Office (ISO) with proof of medical health cover and a valid study permit. • Compcare Wellness – the Networx Option: www.studentplan.co.za Email: mickey.dewet@universal.co.za. Tel: +27 (0)86 122 2777/ +27 (0)84 700 9748/ +27 (0)11 208 1252 • Momentum Health – Ingwe option www.ingwehealth.co.za Email: antoinette.nell@momentum.co.za Tel: +27 (0)861 200 100/ +27 (0)31 573 4189. UKZN Research Institute for TB and HIV. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 25
College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science HONOURS DEGREES AND Degree of Bachelor of Agriculture POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (Honours) Bachelor of Agriculture (Honours) Pietermaritzburg Campus • Bachelor of Agricultural Management Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5217 (Honours) Commerce Stream • Bachelor of Agricultural Management Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Production Stream (Honours) The following list shows the programmes of study Postgraduate Diplomas within the degree of Bachelor of Science Honours: • Postgraduate Diploma (Community • Applied Mathematics Nutrition) • Biochemistry • Postgraduate Diploma (Dietetics) • Biological Sciences • Postgraduate Diploma (Food Security) • Biometry • Chemistry Westville Campus • Computer Science Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7515 • Crop Science Email: opperman@ukzn.ac.za • Ecological Sciences (Rangeland and Wildlife Conservation Stream) Bachelor of Science (Honours) • Entomology • Applied Mathematics • Environmental Earth Science • Biochemistry • Environmental Science • Biological Sciences • Genetics • Chemistry • Geography and Environmental • Computer Science Management • Environmental Science • Grassland Science • Genetics • Horticultural Science • Geography and Environmental • Hydrology Management • Mathematics • Geology • Microbiology • Industrial Mathematics • Physics • Marine Biology • Plant Pathology • Mathematics • Soil Science • Microbiology • Statistics • Physics • Statistics 26 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
MASTERS AND DOCTORAL • Geography DEGREES • Grassland Science Pietermaritzburg Campus • Hydrology Tel: +27 (0)33 260 6243/5811 • Mathematics Fax: +27 (0)33 260 6335 • Microbiology Email: higherdegrees1@ukzn.ac.za • Physics higherdegrees2@ukzn.ac.za • Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology • Plant Pathology Master of Science by Research (MSc) • Soil Science • Applied Mathematics • Statistics • Biochemistry • Wildlife Science • Biological Sciences • Zoology • Biometry • Botany Master of Science by Coursework (MSc) • Chemical Technology • Water Resources Management • Chemistry • Computational Physics Master of Science in Agriculture by • Computer Science Research (MScAgric) • Ecology • Agribusiness • Entomology • Agricultural Economics • Ethnobotany • Agricultural Production • Food Security • Agricultural and Environmental • Genetics Instrumentation UKZN nursery in at the PMB campus. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 27
• Agrometeorology Doctor of Philosophy • Animal Science Includes all disciplines previously listed in • Community Resources various Masters degrees. • Consumer Studies • Crop Science Westville Campus • Cultivated Pastures Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2219 and • Environmental Science +27 (0)31 260 3220 • Food Processing Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 7780 or • Food Science +27 0(31) 260 1345 • Grassland Science Email: hd1wst@ukzn.ac.za and • Horticultural Science hd2wst@ukzn.ac.za • Plant Breeding • Plant Pathology Master of Science by Research (MSc) • Poultry Science • Applied Mathematics • Biology Master of Science in Agriculture by • Biochemistry Coursework (MScAgric) • Chemistry • Agricultural and Environmental • Computer Science Instrumentation • Environmental Science • Financial Management Master of Agricultural Management • Geography (MAgricMgt) • Geology • Mathematics Master of Agriculture by Research • Microbiology (MAgric) • Physics • Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource • Statistics Management • Food Security Master of Science by Coursework (MSc) Master of Agriculture by Coursework • Environmental Science (MAgric) • Mathematics • Food Security Howard College Campus* Master of Science in Dietetics Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2221 (MScDiet) Email: mkhwanazim@ukzn.ac.za or Master of Science in Human oreilly@ukzn.ac.za Nutrition (MScHumNutr) 28 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Master of Science in Engineering by • Agricultural, PMB Research • Chemical, Howard College A Master of Science in Engineering by research • Civil, Howard College can be undertaken in the various programmes • Computer, Howard College in Engineering as follows: • Electrical, Howard College • Agricultural Engineering • Electronic, Howard College • Chemical Engineering • Mechanical, Howard College • Civil Engineering • Property Development, Howard College • Construction Management • Computer Engineering Master of Science in Engineering • Electrical Engineering A Master of Science in Engineering by research • Electronic Engineering can be undertaken in the various programmes • Land Surveying in Engineering as follows: • Mechanical Engineering • Agricultural, PMB • Chemical, Howard College * Note that the Master of Science in • Civil, Howard College Agricultural Engineering is offered on the Pietermaritzburg campus. • Computer, Howard College • Electrical, Howard College Doctor of Philosophy • Electronic, Howard College Includes all disciplines listed in various Masters • Mechanical, Howard College degrees above. A Master of Science in Engineering by Doctor of Philosophy coursework can be undertaken in the various A Doctor of Philosophy by research degree (PhD) programmes in Engineering as follows: can be undertaken in the various programmes • Construction Management, Howard College in Agriculture, Engineering and Science on • Quantity Surveying, Howard College the Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and/or • Land Surveying, Howard College Westville campuses as follows: Closing dates Postgrad Diploma/Certificate and Honours: Semester 1 30 September Semester 2 30 April Masters (Coursework): Semester 1 31 October Semester 2 30 April Masters (Research) and Doctoral studies: No closing date. Confirm Semester 2 intake with School. POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 29
College of Health Sciences School of Health Multi-department Postgraduate Sciences Programmes and Qualifications • Masters of Philosophy (Therapeutic Group Westville Campus Work) Tel: +27 (0)31 260 8280/7906 Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7872 Discipline of Pharmaceutical Ms Phindile Nene Sciences Email: nenep1@ukzn.ac.za • Master of Pharmacy Ms Thuli Khumalo • Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutics) Email: khumalot8@ukzn.ac.za (Research) • Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutical Discipline of Audiology Chemistry) • Master of Communication Pathology • Master of Science (Pharmacy Practice) (Audiology) (Research) (Research) • Doctor of Philosophy • Online Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacoeconomics) Discipline of Occupational Therapy • Master of Medical Science (Pharmacology) • Master of Hand Rehabilitation (Coursework) Master of Medical Science • Master of Occupational Therapy (Research) (Therapeutics & Medicine • Master of Philosophy in Group Therapy Management) (Coursework) • Doctor of Philosophy • Doctor of Philosophy Multi-discipline Postgraduate Discipline of Speech-Language Programmes and Qualifications Pathology • Online Masters in Health Sciences • Master of Communication Pathology (Speech-Language Pathology) (Research) Discipline of Physiotherapy • Doctor of Philosophy • Master of Physiotherapy (Research) • Doctor of Philosophy 30 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
Medical students observe Dr Khoza utilising a Wood’s Lamp altraviolet light evaluation to identify skin infections. Discipline of Sport Science, School of Laboratory Biokinetics and Exercise Science Medicine and Medical • Bachelor of Sport Science Honours Sciences (Biokinetics) Tel: +27(0)31 260 7078/7247/8602 • Bachelor of Sport Science Honours Fax: +27(0)31 260 8678 (Exercise Science) Ms P. Dudhrajh • Bachelor of Sport Science Honours Email: dudhrajhp@ukzn.ac.za (Leisure Studies) Ms B. Makoena • Master of Sport Science (Research) Email: mokoena@ukzn.ac.za • Doctor of Philosophy Discipline of Optometry Discipline of Clinical Anatomy • Master of Optometry (Research) • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours • Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy) • Master of Medical Science (Clinical Discipline of Dentistry Anatomy) (Research) • Master of Medical Science Dental Therapy • Doctor of Philosophy (Research) • Doctor of Philosophy POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn 31
• Chemical Pathology • Forensic Medicine • Haemotology • Virology All of the above offer PhDs as well. HIV Pathogenesis Programme • Master in Medical Science Two papers were recently published in international • Doctor of Philosophy journals, co-authored by UKZN Associate Prof. Kovin Naidoo, documenting strides he has made to improve eye care services in Africa. Optics and Imaging • Master in Medical Science Discipline of Human Physiology • Doctor of Philosophy • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours (Physiology) Discipline of Virology • Master of Medical Science (Physiology) • Master in Medical Science (Research) • Doctor of Philosophy • Master of Medical Science in Sports Medicine (Coursework) School of Nursing and • Doctor of Philosophy Public Health Discipline of Medical Biochemistry Howard College Campus • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2255/1075/2834 • Master of Medical Science (Medical Fax: +27 (0)31 260 1543 Biochemistry) (Research) Ms Michelle Ramlal • Doctor of Philosophy Email: ramlal@ukzn.ac.za Ms Caroline Dhanraj Email: dhanrajc@ukzn.ac.za Discipline of Medical Microbiology Ms Devi Arumugam and Infection Prevention and Email: arumugamd@ukzn.ac.za Control • Bachelor of Medical Science Honours • Bachelor of Nursing Honours • (Medical Microbiology/Infection • Master of Nursing (Advanced Midwifery Prevention Control) and Women’s and Child Health) • Master of Medical Science (Medical (Coursework and Research) Microbiology) (Research) • Master of Nursing (Critical Care and • Doctor of Philosophy Trauma) (Coursework and Research) • Master in Medicine in the following: • Master of Nursing (Community Health) • Anatomical Pathology (Coursework and Research) 32 POSTGRADUATE studY at ukzn
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