UKZN Courses and Requirements 2024/2025
UKZN Courses and Requirements 2024/2025
See more information on the University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Courses and Requirements for the 2024–2025 academic year. This page provides comprehensive information on all the courses offered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for the 2024–2025 academic year, as well as the prerequisites for each.
List of Available courses offered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN
UKZN Courses And Requirements
Master of Science in Engineering: A Master of Science in Engineering by research can be undertaken in the various programmes in Engineering as follows:
- Agricultural, PMB
- Chemical, Howard College
- Civil, Howard College
- Computer, Howard College
- Electrical, Howard College
- Electronic, Howard College
- Mechanical, Howard College
UKZN Courses And Requirements
A Master of Science in Engineering by coursework can be undertaken in the various programmes in Engineering as follows:
- Construction Management, Howard College
- Quantity Surveying, Howard College
- Land Surveying, Howard College
QUALIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biometry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Crop Science
- Ecological Sciences (General Stream)
- Ecological Sciences (Rangeland and Wildlife Conservation Stream)
- Entomology
- Environmental Science
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Genetics
- Horticultural Science
- Hydrology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Zoology
Bachelor of Agriculture Honours
- Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours
Postgraduate Diplomas
- Postgraduate Diploma (Community Nutrition)
- Postgraduate Diploma (Dietetics)
- Postgraduate Diploma (Food Security)
UKZN Courses And Requirements
Master of Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biometry
- Botany
- Chemical Technology
- Chemistry
- Computational Physics
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Ethnobotany
- Food Security
- Genetics
- Geography
- Grassland Science
- Hydrology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
- Physics
- Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Soil Science
- Statistics
- Wildlife Science
- Zoology
Master of Science in Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Production
- Agricultural and Environmental Instrumentation
- Agrometeorology
- Animal Science
- Community Resources
- Consumer Studies
- Crop Science
- Cultivated Pastures
- Environmental Science
- Food Processing
- Food Science
- Grassland Science
- Horticultural Science
- Plant Breeding
- Plant Pathology
- Poultry Science
UKZN Courses And Requirements
Master of Agricultural Management Master of Agriculture
- Food Security
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
Master of Science (Biological Systems) Master of Science in Dietetics Master of Science in Human Nutrition Doctor of Philosophy Includes all disciplines listed in various Masters above. Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Cellular Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecological Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
UKZN Courses And Requirements
Master of Science By dissertation:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Financial Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
By coursework: Master of Marine and Coastal Management (by coursework) Doctor of Philosophy By dissertation:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Financial Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Audiology
- Master of Communication Pathology (Audiology) (Coursework and Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Department of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Hand Rehabilitation (Coursework)
- Master of Occupational Therapy (Research)
- Master of Philosophy in Group Therapy (Coursework)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
- Master of Communication Pathology (Speech-Language Pathology)
(Coursework and Research)
Multi-department postgraduate programmes and qualifications
- Masters of Philosophy (Therapeutic Group Work)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Master of Pharmacy
- Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutics) (Research)
- Master of Medical Science (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
- Online Masters in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacoeconomics)
- Master of Medical Science (Pharmacology)
- Doctor of Philosophy
UKZN Courses And Requirements
Multi-department postgraduate programmes and qualifications
- Online Masters in Health Sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
- Master of Physiotherapy (Coursework and Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Sport Science, Biokinetics and Excercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Biokinetics
- Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport Science Honours-Leisure Studies.
- Master of Sport Science-Biokinetics (Coursework)
- Master of Sport Science-Exercise Science (Coursework)
- Master of Sport Science (Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Optometry
- Master of Optometry (Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
SCHOOL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Clinical Anatomy
- Bachelor of Medical Science Honours-Anatomy
- Master of Medical Science-Medical Biochemistry (Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Human Physiology
- Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Physiology
- Master of Medical Science Physiology (Research)
- Master of Medical Science in Sports Medicine (Coursework)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Medical Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Medical Science Honours
- Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Medical Science Medical Biochemistry (Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
- Bachelor on Nursing Honours
- Master of Nursing-Advanced Midwifery and Women’s and Child Health (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Critical Care and Trauma (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Community Health (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Nursing Education (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Gerontology (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Health Service Administration (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Psychiatric/Mental Health (Coursework and Research)
- Master of Nursing – Nursing Research (Coursework and Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (BMedScHons) (Medical Microbiology and Infection Control)
- Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) – Research (all disciplines)
- Master of Medical Science in Clinical HIV/AIDS Management
- Master of Medical Science in Medical Informatics
- Master of Medical Science Telemedicine
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Medicine in
- Anaesthetics
- Anatomical Pathology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiology
- Chemical Pathology
- Dermatology
- Family Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Haematology
- Medical Microbiology
- Medicine
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics and Child Health
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Surgery
- Urology
- Virology
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Postgraduate Diplomas in:
- Clinical HIV/AIDS Management
- Forensic Health Care
- Medical Informatics
- Telemedicine
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES OFFERED DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Bachelor of Education Honours and Master of Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is offered in the following specialisations:
- Further Education and Training (FET)
- Senior Phase of General Education and FET
- Senior Phase of General Education and Training
- Foundation Phase
The Bachelor of Education Honours (BEd Hons) is offered in the following specialisations:
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Studies
- Education Leadership, Management and Policy
- Educational Psychology
- Education and Development
- Gender Education
- History Education
- Language and Media Studies
- School Guidance and Counseling
- Science and Mathematics Education
- Social Justice Education
- Social Science Education
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Technology Education
Master of Education (MEd) is offered in the following specialisations:
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Studies
- Education Leadership, Management and Policy
- Educational Psychology
- Education and Development
- Gender Education
- History Education
- Higher Education
- Language and Media Studies
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Justice Education
- Social Science Education
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Technology Education
SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES
Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:
- Childcare and Protection, Howard College
- Criminology, Howard College
- Culture, Communication and Media Studies, Howard College
- Health Promotion, Howard College
- Psychology, Clinical, Counselling, Educational (Pmb only)
- Research and Industrial Howard College, PMB
- Social Work, Howard College
SCHOOL OF ARTS
Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:
- Afrikaans en Nederlands, Howard College, PMB
- Art History, PMB
- Drama and Performance Studies, Howard College PMB
- Digital Media, PMB
- Educational Linguistics, PMB
- English Studies (incl. Southern African Literature), Howard College, PMB
- Visual Arts, PMB
- French, Howard College, PMB
- German, Howard College
- isiZulu (mother-tongue and non-mother-tongue), Howard College, PMB
- Linguistics, Howard College
- Media and Cultural Studies, Howard College, PMB
- Music, Howard College
- Translation Studies, Howard College
SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES HONOURS, MASTERS, PH D AND POSTDOCTORAL STUDY OFFERED IN:
- Architecture, Howard College
- Community Development, Howard College
- Development Studies, Howard College
- Housing, Howard College
- Population Studies, Howard College
- Town and Regional Planning, Howard College
- Urban and Regional Planning: Development Planning, Environment, and Planning, Howard College
SCHOOL OF RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY, AND CLASSICS
Honours, Masters, Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Study offered in:
- African Christianity, PMB
- African Theology, PMB
- Biblical Studies, PMB
- Catholic Theology, PMB
- Christian Spirituality, PMB
- Classics, (Greek, Latin, Classical Civilisation), Howard College, PMB
- Cognitive Science, Howard College, PMB
- Comparative and Applied Ethics, PMB
- Gender and Religion, PMB
- Ethics, PMB
- History of Christianity, PMB
- Historical and Modern Theologies, PMB
- Industrial Mission, PMB
- Ministerial Studies, PMB
- Philosophy, Howard College, PMB
- Religion and Social Transformation, Howard College
- Religious Studies, Howard College, PMB
- Religion Education, Howard College
- Systematic Theology, PMB
- Theology and Development, PMB
- Theology, PMB
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study offered in:
- Anthropology, Howard College, PMB
- Computer Science, PMB
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Howard College
- Conflict, Transformation and Peace Studies, Howard College, PMB
- Economic History and Development Studies, Howard College
- Ethics Studies, PMB
- Gender Studies, Howard College, PMB
- Global Studies, Howard College
- Government, Business and Ethics, PMB
- History, Howard College, PMB
- Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies, Howard College
- Information Studies, PMB
- Information Systems and Technology, PMB
- Philosophy, Howard College, PMB
- Policy and Development Studies, PMB
- Political Science, Howard College, PMB
- Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Howard College
- Public Policy, Howard College
- Sociology, Howard College, PMB
- Geography and Environmental Management, Howard College
- Geographical Sciences, PMB
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS IN ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE HOWARD COLLEGE
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Howard College (not offered in 2012)
- Drama and Performance Studies, PMB
- Fine Art, PMB
- Information Studies, PMB
- Psychology, PMB
- Records and Archival Management, PMB
- Policy and Development Studies, PMB
- Community Development, Howard College
Professional and Vocational Degrees Howard College and Pietermaritzburg: BSocSc Hons (Psychology)
HOWARD COLLEGE ONLY:
- BSocScHons, Psychology, MArch, PhD, MTRP, MHous, MScURP (DevPI),
- MScURP (EnvPI), MScURP, MDevStud, MPopStud, PhD, MSW (Welfare Policy and Development), MSW (Research), PhD, MCHPR (Child Care and Protection).
PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
- Doctor of Business Administration(DBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)
- Master of Business Administration(MBA)
- Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies by Coursework and Dissertation
- Master of Commerce in Leadership Studies by Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN REGIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Master of Commerce in Leadership (with LED Specialisation) by Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Local Economic Development
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, AND FINANCE
Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management Accounting
- Master Of Commerce in Financial Accounting
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics
- Master of Commerce In Economics (Coursework And Dissertation)
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy
Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking & Investment Management
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Master Of Commerce(Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
SCHOOL OF LAW
- LLM in Advanced Criminal Justice
- LLM in Business Law
- LLM in Child Care And Protection Law
- LLM in Constitutional Litigation
- LLM in Environmental Law
- LLM Labour Studies
- LLM Maritime Law
- LLM Medical Law
- LLM Taxation
- Interdisciplinary Master in Childcare and Protection (Law and Social Work)
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, IT AND GOVERNANCE
Human Resources and Labour Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- BCom (Honours) in Human Resource Management
- BCom (Honours) in Employment Relations/Industrial Relations
- MCom (Honours) in Human Resource Development
- MCom in Human Resource Management
- MCom in Industrial Relations/Employment Relations
- Ph.D. in Human Resource Management
Information Systems and Technology
- BCom (Honours) in Information Systems & Technology
- MCom in Information Systems & Technology
- Master Of Commerce In Information Systems AND Technology (Coursework)
- Ph.D. in Information Systems & Technology
Management and Entrepreneurship
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- BCom (Honours) in Small Business Development Studies
- BCom(Honours) in Management
- MCom in Entrepreneurship
- MCom in Management
- Ph.D. in Management
- Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain Management
- BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management
- BCom (Honours) in Marketing Management
- BCom (Honours) in Supply Chain Management
- MCom in Marketing
- MCom in Supply Chain Management
- Ph.D. in Marketing
- Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management
Public Governance
- B Admin (Honours) in Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (MAdmin)
- Master of Public Administration( MPA)
- DAdmin in Administration
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