16 Master's degrees in Chemistry in South Africa

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.

The purpose of a research degree in Chemistry at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is to train students in the skills of independent research. This includes the ability to formulate a research question, design a research project, collect and analyze data, and write a research thesis.

The Faculty of Science offers a Master of Science in Chemistry - Dissertation at University of Johannesburg.  

Applied Science - Chemical Technology from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

Chemical Pathology from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.  

The vision of the master in Chemistry Education at University of South Africa (UNISA) is to “develop world class, futuristic, African science, engineering and technology leaders, who aspire to extend the frontiers of innovation”.

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 Chemical Technology degree. 

The aim of this Chemistry programme at Cape Peninsula University of Technology is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in chemistry and environmental sciences, and to contribute significantly to knowledge production through the application and evaluation of new and existing knowledge.

At a fundamental level, the Chemistry program of Rhodes University studies a discipline that incorporates the analysis of both the functional and structural roles of macromolecules with the study of how these compounds interact to influence cell biology or the external environment.

Chemical Science 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.

Chemical Pathology from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.  

At Chemistry 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.

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 Chemistry degree. 

The vision of the master in Chemistry at University of South Africa (UNISA) is to “develop world class, futuristic, African science, engineering and technology leaders, who aspire to extend the frontiers of innovation”.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Applied Sciences (Chemistry) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.

The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Chemical Pathology at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.