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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
Entomology
The applied research of the Entomology programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses mainly on the integrated management of mite and insect pests and the concepts, rationale and application thereof, especially to deciduous fruit, fruit fly management in the fruit industry, post-harvest entomology and plant nematological pests.
Wine Biotechnology
The Institute for Wine Biotechnology, which offers the Wine Biotechnology at the Stellenbosch University, operates across faculties and accepts students from a variety of relevant, academic backgrounds. The research is geared towards generating new knowledge on grapevine, wine yeast and bacteria, as well as the genetic improvement of these wine-associated organisms.
Neuropsychiatry
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Neuropsychiatry programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
Biostatistics
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Biostatistics at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond. The Faculty's mission is to create and maintain a culture of transformative learning and to contribute to the discovery, sharing and translation of knowledge that will promote health and development
Chemistry
The Department, which offers the Chemistry programme at the Stellenbosch University, is one of the pre-eminent research departments in chemistry in South Africa and engaged in a wide range of research areas, including the largest research effort in polymer science in the country.
Computer Science
Computer Science at the Stellenbosch University is a vibrant and innovative environment, with a particular emphasis on high quality research. All our senior researchers are NRF rated, and we attract postgraduate students from all over the world.
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
The Physical and Mathematical Sciences program at Stellenbosch University will prepare you for work in the field.
Applied Mathematics
The contents and teaching methods of the postgraduate programmes are geared towards the demands set by industry, and new developments in the subject area itself. The research programmes of the Applied Mathematics Division at the Stellenbosch University are strengthened by the Division's extensive collaboration with the faculty of Engineering.
Microbiological Pathology
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Microbiological Pathology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry at the Stellenbosch University has a number of active research groups, each making a significant contribution to biochemistry and science as a whole.
Mathematical Sciences
Talented students from all over Africa are selected and provided with full bursaries for this intensive structured Mathematical Sciences Master's programme at the Stellenbosch University.
Zoology
The Department, which offers the Zoology programme at the Stellenbosch University, teaches and conducts research at postgraduate level in a variety of internationally competitive research programmes. It is a leader in the field of evolutionary biology, with a specific focus on the unique opportunities offered by Africa's biodiversity.
Industrial Psychology
Stellenbosch University's Industrial Psychology spans over one year. The number of students selected can be influenced by, for example, staff capacity and the availability ofresources within the Department, as well as academic merit and University transformation objectives.
Geoinformatics
The Geoinformatics programme is offered at the Stellenbosch University.
Medical Physics
Medical Physics 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.
Clinical Pharmacology
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Clinical Pharmacology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
Genetics
The Department of Genetics at the Stellenbosch University has well-developed research projects covering a wide range of topics.
Statistics
At Stellenbosch University the courses offered by the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science are designed to develop the skills needed by these professionals. Prospective students may choose from a number of degree programmes that opens the door to careers in Statistics, Actuarial Science and Financial Risk Management, among others.
Nematology
Stellenbosch University's Nematology programme extends over a minimum of one year but may take longer to complete.
Agri-business Management
After completion of the degree BAgricAdminHons you can apply for admission to Stellenbosch University's degree in Agri-business Management.