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POSTGRADUATE
APPLICATION GUIDE 16
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INSPIRING GREATNESS
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 Affairs,
• International Applicants 19 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 2015.
Design and layout: Artworks | www.artworks.co.za
Doctoral candidates at graduation.
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 through its research, to social needs. KwaZulu-
and is at the forefront of higher educational Natal provides fertile soil for researchers and
transformation 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
number of internationally acclaimed scientists to 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.
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Understanding Child Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Impact of Violence and
Trauma on their Psychosocial Development was the focus of research conducted by Mr Mnikeni Phakathi,
who graduated with a Masters in Social Sciences degree from the College of Humanities.
strengths and strategic objectives: Agriculture The University provides a vibrant
and Food Security; Biotechnology; Energy environment for basic and applied research, and
and Technology for Sustainable Development; offering internationally recognised postgraduate
Gender, Race and Identity; HIV/Aids, TB and research degrees in all disciplines.
Health promotion; Indigenous African Knowledge Research innovation is a cornerstone of the
Systems; Maritime Studies; Social Development new University and as an institution of higher
and Economic Studies; Water Environment and learning, research excellence is recognised and
Biodiversity. supported as part of its essential identity. The
The University has formal and informal ties, as University is committed to growing its existing
well as having established exchange programmes research capacity further and leading the bid to
with more than 260 leading universities around bring South African and African scholarship to the
the world. At present, 20% of the total student attention of the international community. At the
registrations are in postgraduate studies. The same time, we recognise that excellence in research
Research Office, headed by the Deputy Vice- and knowledge production should lead to practical
Chancellor Research, is responsible for the interventions in national development strategies,
management and nurturing of knowledge and should be directed to the upliftment of poor
production and dissemination, through and under-developed communities.
partnerships, and places strong emphasis on Postgraduate students at the University have
collaborative research. The Division also assists the opportunity to contribute towards these
staff and postgraduate students with grant interventions. The University’s strategic priorities
applications, contracts, intellectual property are informed by both national and international
rights and related administrative matters, as both needs and opportunities and provide considerable
a return as well as a return capacity development. scope for cutting-edge research.
Senior academics take pride in the mentorship “Research innovation is the cornerstone
provided to graduate students, encouraging of the University and as an institute of higher
them to develop their skills in critical appraisal learning, research excellence is recognised and
and independent thought. supported as part of its essential identity.”
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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.
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Howard College Campus research groups working on similar projects in
(Durban) South Africa and other countries.
Durban is a vibrant coastal city renowned for
Pietermaritzburg Campus
its beaches and coastal resorts. The city is a
major South African port. The magnificent Pietermaritzburg is located in the centre of the
game reserves and estuaries of Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to numerous
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
whose son Howard Davis was killed during the fine examples of Victorian and Edwardian
Battle of Somme in World War I, the Howard buildings. The city is the birthplace of the
College Campus is situated on the Berea former University of Natal and its forerunner,
and offers spectacular views of the Durban the Natal University College, which opened its
harbour. The Campus is situated in a successful doors to 57 students in 1910. Two years later,
environmental conservancy and the lush Old Main Building was completed and the hub
gardens reflect a commitment to indigenous of the present-day Pietermaritzburg Campus
flora and fauna. Howard College currently was established. The Campus offers a range of
offers a range of postgraduate qualifications innovative academic programmes, successful
in Engineering, Law, Nursing and Humanities in responding to local and provincial needs in
(including Music, Social Work, Housing and the broad areas of Science and Agriculture,
Architecture). Education, Law, Human and Management
Sciences. The disciplines of Agriculture,
Nelson R Mandela School of Theology and Fine Art are unique to the
Medicine (Durban) 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 Pinetown. The Campus combines state of
for – the agreement of former President and the art infrastructure with beautiful natural
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, surroundings. The Hindu temple and Islamic
to link his name to the School. It is training a place of worship reflect its rich multicultural
generation of clinical researchers, enhancing history. It is the official address of the University
the clinical research infrastructure in KwaZulu- of KwaZulu-Natal, housing the Vice-Chancellor’s
Natal, and fostering collaborations between office, the offices of Executive members and
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University-wide administrative divisions. Leaders in Curriculum
The Campus currently offers postgraduate Development
programmes in Science, Engineering, The University of KwaZulu-Natal has taken
Management and Health Sciences. a leading role in curriculum development
in recognition of worldwide trends and the
International Recognition restructuring of the entire South African
The University has a world-wide reputation for educational system towards a more ‘outcome-
academic excellence in teaching and research based’ approach. Many of the challenges faced
and all degrees awarded are internationally in professional life cannot be solved by a single
recognised. The University has formal links, discipline. The University of KwaZulu-Natal has
exchange programmes and collaborative therefore redesigned its curricula to include
teaching and research programmes with many a large element of inter-disciplinary work. In
universities around the globe. A large number of this way, students are exposed to a range of
agreements and Memoranda of Understanding disciplines, thus widening their choice of career
have been signed with various institutions in options, and enhancing their understanding of
Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. the society in which they will live and work.
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.
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Addresses
Edgewood Campus
Private Bag X03
Ashwood, 3605
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3414/2933
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 Ms Barbara Tyrrell recently celebrated her 103rd
Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za birthday. Barbara embarked on the collection and
recording of African costume in 1944. Her close friend, Dr
Killie Campbell, commissioned her to document African
costumes that were no longer available. As an artist,
Tyrrell contributed to South African art, especially in
preserving Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) through
her recording and writing on all the southern African
cultures. Her collection is preserved in the Killie Campbell
museum, administered by UKZN.
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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
by Rule GR7 (b); admitted by the Senate to a status in the
• A School/College may prescribe further
University equivalent to that which they
criteria for admission to study. Consult
possess in their own university by virtue
College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za;
of any 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.
UKZN Golden Key President, Ms Nerissa Naidoo, will
spend six months conducting part of her doctoral
research at Ghent University in Belgium after
receiving the prestigious INSPIRE Mobility Scholarship
funded by the Erasmus Mundus Programme.
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Bachelor of Honours Degrees the modules that shall account for a minimum of
(NQF 8) 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;
Medical Biochemistry Honours: Mr Naeem Sheik-Abdul topped the class graduating summa cum laude. His
success was closely followed by cum laude graduates Ms Nikita Devnarain, Ms Terisha Ghazi, Ms Melissa
Govender and Ms Danielle Moodley.
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
Dr Sandile Ngcobo receiving his PhD hood from
Candidates shall complete all modules, of which Acting Registrar, Mr Baatile Poo, at a graduation
one will be a dissertation on a research topic to ceremony in April 2015.
be approved by Senate. The dissertation module
will normally comprise 33-50% of the credit
value of the degree.
• A School/College may prescribe further
Research criteria for admission to study. Consult
Candidates shall be required to pursue an College Handbooks on www.ukzn.ac.za
appropriate programme of research on a under ‘Student Portal’.
subject falling within the scope of the studies
presented at the University. Students must also Duration
adhere to other possible conditions prescribed A minimum of four consecutive semesters
by Colleges/Schools. before the degree may be conferred.
Doctor of Philosophy or Curriculum
Students will be required to pursue an approved
Supervised Doctoral Degrees
programme of research on a subject falling
by Research (NQF 10)
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 subject
• Admission to the status of that degree in and afford evidence of originality shown either
terms of Rule GR7 (a); OR by the discovery of new facts and by the exercise
• Attained a level of competence as defined of independent critical power. Students must also
by rule GR7 (b); adhere to other possible conditions prescribed by
Colleges/Schools.
POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 9Entrance Procedures
Selection Procedure Returning Students
The selection of students for postgraduate study • Students currently registered at UKZN and
is at the discretion of the Academic Leaders in wanting to apply for Postgraduate Diploma
Schools, who will require a particular standard of or Honours programmes must use the
previous attainment. An applicant may contact returning student application for admission
the School concerned for more information. to Graduate studies form. This form is
available at the General Enquiries Offices
Application Procedure: Local on campus as well as on the UKZN web
and International 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 is
• All applicants for postgraduate study must 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 is currently developing an online application system for postgraduate and
international applicants. More information on the availability of this facility will be
provided on the UKZN web www.ukzn.ac.za later in the year.
10 POSTGRADUATE study at ukznClosing 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.
Masters (Coursework):
ac.za and from ‘Student Portal’, select
Semester 1 31 October
the 2015 Frees Booklet. Note that fees
Semester 2 30 April
Masters (Research) and quoted were for 2015. Please allow for an
Doctoral studies: No closing date.
increase of at least 5-10% for 2016.
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 R175
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 $146
No late international applications accepted. South African students
Postgraduate Diploma in Education:
Application Fee Account Details: 1 year full-time – R19 213 p.a.
South African Applicants 2 years part-time – R 9 161 p.a.
Name of account: UKZN Main
Bank: Standard Bank Students from SADC and other African
Type of account: Business Current Account countries
Account number: 05 308 0998
Branch: Westville These students pay the same fees as South
Branch code: 045426 African students but will pay an additional levy
Reference: F001 11402 with of R1 368 per semester (R2 736 per annum.)
applicant’s full name
International Applicants Students from countries outside SADC
Name of account: UKZN Foreign Deposit and Africa
Bank: Standard Bank All students enrolling for Postgraduate
Type of account: Business Current Account Diplomas, Honours or Coursework Masters
Account number: 05 308 2826 degrees will pay a tuition fee in US$ 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 11Full-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 any modules but wish to be affiliated to the
tuition fees if studies are completed in the University of KwaZulu-Natal while pursuing
minimum prescribed period of study (PhD three their own research, or are here in any other
years 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
University in advance prior to registration
Study abroad students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
The tuition fee for any international students
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 ukznResidence 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 13Services 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: frarag@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 ukznStudent 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 have pedestrian/visitor access control. Risk
for career assessment on interest, Management Services (RMS) offer:
personality, career development, • Fire protection and detection;
aptitude; and • Occupation, Health and Safety;
• Internships in Counselling and Educational • Trained security guards;
Psychology. • Campus crime info line;
• Student identity cards;
Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3665 • Vehicle parking discs;
Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2668 • Immediate attention at accidents;
Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4595 • Assistance in obtaining medical help; and
Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5233 • Counselling and other support after hours.
Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7087
Edgewood Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3493
Students with Disabilities Howard College Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2540/3777
The University is sensitive to the needs of Medical School Tel: +27 (0)31 260 4024
students with disabilities. Disability offices have Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5211
been established with Disability Coordinators Westville Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7265
who are responsible for developing and
facilitating a wide range of support services to Mabel Palmer Residence, Howard College Campus.
assist students:
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 15Libraries
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.
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 ukznThe University of KwaZulu-Natal hosted a banquet in honour of the Cricket Club’s exceptional performance in the
Castle Challenge League. The Cricket Club are the Castle Challenge League 50-over Champions and the Castle
Challenge League 20/20 Champions and they remained unbeaten throughout the 2014/2015 season in both formats.
Sports and Recreation from beginner through to national level. Some
Sport is an important part of University life of the major sporting activities offered at the
and the University caters for everyone – from Edgewood Campus include basketball, football,
recreationally minded through to highly- netball and karate. The following sports and
competitive participants. The Edgewood, activities are presently offered at the Howard
Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville College and Pietermaritzburg campuses:
campuses all have an impressive range of indoor athletics, aerobics, basketball, ballroom
and outdoor facilities. Each of the campuses has dancing, canoeing, cricket, golf, hockey,
its own tennis and squash courts, swimming karate, mountaineering, netball, rugby, soccer,
pool, jogging areas and gymnasium for those softball and squash. Howard College, which
who want to enjoy recreational sport in their has its own indoor sports complex, also offers
own time. Those interested in a more structured boxing, chess, gymnastics, surfing, underwater
sporting experience can join one or more sports and yachting, while Pietermaritzburg
of the available sports clubs, which provide also offers tennis, rowing and volleyball. The
excellent facilities, coaching and equipment for Westville Campus boasts a well-equipped and
students who wish to compete at any level – modern indoor sports complex and an Olympic-
POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 17Andrew ‘Andy’ Birkett clinched a fifth Dusi Canoe Marathon title. Birkett, who is currently studying towards his
postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, became the first person in the 64-year
old race’s history to drop under the eighth hour mark when he crossed the line in 7 hrs 55 mins and 35 sec. It is
remarkable to note that Birkett also became the fourth person in Dusi history to win the race five times.
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
Administration for financial assistance.
UKZN’s Impi rugby team celebrating after winning
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 ukznInternational Applicants
Entrance Requirements Study Visa Requirements
International applicants are subject to a International students need to send the
selection procedure based on academic merit following documents to the International
and the number of spaces available. Candidates Student Office in order to obtain a Certificate
should have completed a four-year Bachelor’s of Clearance for the purpose of academic
degree, OR a three-year degree plus a one-year registration:
full-time Honours degree in the relevant field • A passport valid for at least one year;
to enrol for a Masters degree. All applicants • A study visa obtained from a South African
should apply to the South African Qualifications embassy, consulate or high commission in
Authority (SAQA) to obtain a certificate of the student’s home country;
evaluation of qualification/s prior to submitting • Proof of medical health cover. Please note
an application to the university. Visit the SAQA that medical insurance has to be from a
website at www.saqa.org.za or contact them recognised South African company. You
on +27 (0)12 431 5172. The evaluation process can contact the following people to seek
is time-consuming and it is advised that you advice or to purchase medical insurance:
do this well in advance of your application to • Megan Peens: Tel: +27 (0)31 566 8400
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 19The eligibility of international students for Where to Go to Apply for a Study
study visas will depend on the assessment of Visa
the following documents: You are required to apply for a Study Visa
• A letter of acceptance from UKZN; at the South African High Commission,
• A letter from the University in support of embassy, consulate or trade mission in your
your visa/study visa; country of origin. If there is no South African
• The relevant application fee (this will representative in your country, you must
depend on the embassy in your country); apply to the South African High Commission,
• Proof of financial means; embassy, consulate or trade mission nearest to
• Proof of a South African medical aid cover; your home country.
• Proof of residence in South Africa;
• Yellow fever vaccination (if coming from/ When Do You Apply for a Study
travelling through an epidemic country); Visa?
• A police clearance certificate (not more You may make an application for a study
than three-months-old); visa once you have received a letter from the
• Repatriation fee or a return ticket (original University offering you a place to study together
proof of payment); and with a letter in support for an application for a
• Valid study visa (when renewing). study visa. Study visas can take four to eight
weeks to process so it is advisable to make
The conditions of entry and stay in South Africa study visa applications well in advance.
for all international students is that they should
have in their possession a valid study visa How Do You Apply for a Study
issued in terms of the South African Immigration Visa?
Act, 2002. 1. Collect the appropriate study visa
application from the South African
When to Apply for a Study Visa embassy, consulate, high commission or
Prior to leaving for South Africa, applicants trade mission in your country; and
must approach the relative authority in their 2. Complete and return the study visa
home countries to obtain a study visa. In terms application to the office where you
of current South African legislation, South collected the form initially together with
African universities are not allowed to register the required documents.
international students who do not hold valid
study visas. Study visas cannot be applied for in You are advised to submit the above
South Africa. It is imperative that students await documentation as soon as possible to the South
the outcome of their applications for study visas African High Commission, embassy, consulate or
in their countries of origin or residence. Study trade mission. Do not send the above documents
permits are renewed prior to expiry. to the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Please keep
20 POSTGRADUATE study at ukznMr 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.
copies of all documentation submitted for your Refugee Applicants
reference and future use. • Procedures: You should be in possession of
a valid Section 41 permit/refugee identity
Accommodation document that grants you permission
Applications for residence accommodation to study. Application procedures and
should be made at the time of application. application fees as for local students
The Housing Offices assist students to find are applicable. When submitting an
off-campus accommodation, the cost of which 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
POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 21should be willing to save and/work during Ms Iris Gerber
vacations to contribute to study expenses. Assistant: International Student Office
Those who do not secure a scholarship Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2819
may wish to consider less expensive study Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967
options, e.g. correspondence study, which Email: gerberi@ukzn.ac.za
allows you to work full-time to finance your
own studies. English proficiency
UKZN is an English-medium university. Its
International Student Offices language policy requires that all applicants,
In addition to the official response to the who are not from an English-speaking
University, successful applicants who will be country or have not been educated in an
staying in residence should email or phone the English-speaking country, must demonstrate
International Student Office to provide their competence in English through one of the
date of arrival. following:
• A pass in an examination equivalent
Pietermaritzburg to English Higher Grade (first or
Ms Nombuso Mtshali second language) at South African
Head: International Student Office Senior Certificate level (matriculation).
Tel: +27 (0)33 260 5313 Equivalencies are established by the South
Fax : +27 (0)33 260 5729 African Matriculation Board; OR
Email: mtshalin@ukzn.ac.za • A pass in English at GCE A-level, or O-level
(C symbol or higher), or International
Westville Baccalaureate.
Ms Vanuja Krishna
Assistant: International Student Office International applicants who do not satisfy
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7253 these requirements, and for whom English is a
Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2641 foreign language, must either:
Email: krishnav@ukzn.ac.za • Attain an overall score of 7.0 (for graduate
students) on the International English
Howard College Language Testing System (IELTS). For
Ms Tasmeera Singh information on IELTS test dates, venues and
Principal International Advisor costs, contact the British Council through
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3078 your closest British embassy or consulate,
Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2967 or consult www.britishcouncil.org.
Email: singht@ukzn.ac.za • Attain a test score of at least 550 on the
paper version of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at
22 POSTGRADUATE study at ukznleast 80 on the IBT (electronic) version of For further information on Language Centre
the test. For information about test dates, services, course costs, etc., please contact:
venues and costs, contact the United
States Information Service (USIS) or the US Howard College (Durban)
embassy in your home country; or contact The Coordinator: Language Centre
TOEFL direct at toefl@ets.org or consult Access Programme, Howard College Campus
www.toefl.org. University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 4041
The UKZN Language Centre provides a testing Tel: +27 (31)260 1130/260 2677
service and English language courses for those Fax: +27 (31)260 2967
who do not meet these requirements. After
testing, students whose scores are comparable Medical Health Cover
to the required IELTS or TOEFL scores can apply Medical health cover is one of the essential
to enter a degree programme. Those who do immigration requirements when applying for a
not are advised to spend one or two semesters study visa at the South African High Commission
learning English in the Language Centre. in your home country. It is a compulsory
Members of the Together Against Cancer (TAC) and the International Student Organisation (ISO)
joined forces to heighten awareness about cancer and xenophobia at an event held on campus.
POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 23requirement 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 From 2015, UKZN will only accept the two study visa. Ensure that you advise your sponsor above mentioned medical healthcare of this requirement as soon as you receive your providers. acceptance letter. A letter indicating medical • In 2016, each student must have medical health cover sponsorship is not acceptable. health cover, valid from February to The sponsor must organise payment for the November (10 months) for the full required medical health cover directly with academic year; the medical healthcare provider. UKZN has • If the student is at UKZN for one semester, signed an agreement with ABSA Health Care five months’ medical health cover is Consultants, who have been commissioned by required; the International Education Association of South • Medical students must have medical 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
health cover, from January to November,
11 months of each academic year;
• 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.
“I am so excited about graduating with my PhD.
Tel: +27 (0)86 122 2777/ There are no words to describe the feeling”, said
+27 (0)84 700 9748/ 71-year-old Dr Mlungisi Vilakazi, who was awarded
+27 (0)11 208 1252 a PhD in Theology. Vilakazi, the oldest graduate
from the College of Humanities, said his age did
• Momentum Health – Ingwe option not deter him from pursuing his degree. He studied
www.ingwehealth.co.za because he wanted to make a fundamental
Email: antoinette.nell@momentum.co.za contribution to academia and the Church.
Tel: +27 (0)861 200 100/
+27 (0)31 573 4189.
In recognition of renowned musician Mr Philip Tabane’s contribution to the development of indigenous
music and his phenomenal contribution to the music of Africa and of the world, UKZN awarded him its
highest honour, a Doctor of Music honoris causa.
POSTGRADUATE study at ukzn 25College 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 Nutrition)
• Applied Mathematics • Postgraduate Diploma (Dietetics)
• Biochemistry • Postgraduate Diploma (Food Security)
• Biological Sciences
• Biometry Westville Campus
• Chemistry Tel: +27 (0)31 260 7515
• Computer Science Email: opperman@ukzn.ac.za
• Crop Science
• Ecological Sciences (Rangeland and Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Wildlife Conservation Stream) • Applied Mathematics
• Entomology • Biochemistry
• Environmental Earth Science • Biological Sciences
• Environmental Science • Chemistry
• Genetics • Computer Science
• Geography and Environmental • Environmental Science
Management • Genetics
• Grassland Science • Geography and Environmental Management
• Horticultural Science • Geology
• Hydrology • Industrial Mathematics
• Mathematics • Marine Biology
• Microbiology • Mathematics
• Physics • Microbiology
• Plant Pathology • Physics
• Soil Science • Statistics
• Statistics
26 POSTGRADUATE study at ukznMASTERS 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
Dr Adriana Marais, a UKZN PhD graduate in Quantum Physics, widely known for making it onto the final 100
candidates list for the Mars One Mission, has been named as one of 15 promising young scientists – ‘International
Rising Talents’ – from around the world at the 17th L’Oreal-UNESCO ‘Women in Science‘ Awards ceremony in Paris.
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 ukznMaster 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 in • Computer, Howard College
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 in
• Land Surveying 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 29College 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
Discipline of Audiology (Pharmaceutical 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 (Therapeutics & Medicine
(Research) Management)
• Master of Philosophy in Group Therapy • Doctor of Philosophy
(Coursework)
• Doctor of Philosophy Multi-discipline Postgraduate
Programmes and Qualifications
Discipline of Speech-Language • Online Masters in Health Sciences
Pathology
• Master of Communication Pathology Discipline of Physiotherapy
(Speech-Language Pathology) (Research) • Master of Physiotherapy (Research)
• Doctor of Philosophy • Doctor of Philosophy
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