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Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the most demanding and challenging discipline in the biological sciences. With the advent of recombinant DNA technology and its rapid advances, many novel research and employment avenues have opened up in diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries in addition to conventional fields. The Biotechnology MSc programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.
Micro and Nanoelectronics Engineering
The purpose of the Master in Micro and Nanoelectronics Engineering from University of Johannesburg is to develop engineers with advanced abilities in applying fundamental microelectronics within multi- and cross-disciplinary environments of today’s workplace.
Epidemiology
The Epidemiology MSc programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered in the fields of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Field Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, Implementation Science and Biostatistics.
Medical Physiology
Medical Physiology from from Stellenbosch University entail an independent research project, resulting in a thesis that constitutes 100% of the final mark of the programme. The subject of the research project is selected to support the Faculty’s research focus areas.
Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures
This Biblical Studies - Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.
Applied Statistics
The Applied Statistics program at University of Johannesburg is offered by the Department of Statistics, part of Faculty of Science.
Fine Arts
The College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. It is aptly referred to as “The Soul of the University.” We offer a master degree in Fine Arts at University of Kwazulu Natal.
Environmental Engineering
The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Environmental Engineering degree.
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
The Physical and Mathematical Sciences program at Stellenbosch University will prepare you for work in the field.
History
History, a programme offered by the Stellenbosch University, is a subject of many dimensions, but its central thrust is to explain change over time. How we deal with change, in our personal life or in wider society, depends on how well we are informed. This department aims to provide students with the necessary intellectual skills to understand processes of change and historical debate.

Diplomacy and International Relations
Prepare for a career in global, regional, and international affairs or diplomacy to address some of the most critical issues facing the planet in the Diplomacy and International Relations program from School for International Training.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy from the University of the Western Cape is an important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of the world.
Business Administration
The Business Administration of Rhodes University is a course-work degree together with a dissertation of fifteen thousand (15 000) words. The dissertation accounts for 30% of the total credits.
Cultivated Pastures
The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Cultivated Pastures degree.
Marketing Management
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Marketing Management programme at Tshwane University of Technology.
Psychology
The primary purpose of a major in Psychology at University of Johannesburg is to provide students with a broad-based and cohesive knowledge of the field which, itself, serves as a foundation for several other disciplines taught at the tertiary level.
Cancer Science
Cancer Science from Stellenbosch University is an interdisciplinary programme focused on providing an in-depth understanding of cancer from a molecular, environmental, public health and treatment perspective.
Mathematics Education
At Mathematics Education from University of Pretoria we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.
Applied Data Science (CW)
The Master of Applied Data Science (Course Work) at the University of Johannesburg is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with essential data analysis skills. This degree spans over a specified duration and is offered in a flexible format, catering to both full-time and part-time students seeking to advance their expertise in data science.
Health Systems and Policy
The Master of Public Health in the field of Health Systems and Policy from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a part-time programme.