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180 Master's degrees in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in South Africa
Medical Pharmacology
University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Medical Pharmacology at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Life Science Education
The vision of the master in Life Science 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”.
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology 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.
Astronomy
The vision of the master in Astronomy 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”.
Plant Pathology
Research and training at the Department of Plant Pathology at the Stellenbosch University deal with some of the most important plant diseases of agricultural crops in South Africa and internationally.
Mathematical Statistics
The Mathematical Statistics program is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Demography and Population Studies
This Demography and Population Studies MA programme from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg helps you further develop your knowledge of Demography and Population Studies and conduct your own research.
Zoology and Entomology
The aim of the Zoology and Entomology program of Rhodes University is to help students develop appropriate mathematical tools necessary to represent and interpret information quantitatively. It also aims to develop certain skills and meaningful ways of thinking, reasoning and arguing with quantitative ideas in order to solve problems in any given context.
Chemical Pathology
Chemical Pathology from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.
Ethnobotany
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 Ethnobotany degree.
Human Genetics
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Human Genetics programme 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
Biotechnology
At a fundamental level, the Biotechnology 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.
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.
Medical Microbiology
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Medical Microbiology programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
Botany
The Department, which offers the Botany 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.
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Computational and Applied Mathematics is the practice of employing mathematical techniques and approaches to the solution of real-world problems throughout STEM fields. Computational and Applied Mathematics is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Biostatistics
The MSc Biostatistics is a master’s degree in biostatistics offered by the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods to biological and medical data, such as clinical trials, epidemiology, genetics, and ecology.
Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology at University of Cape Town (UCT) is the study of how best to sustain and manage linked systems of people and nature.
Nanoscience (CW)
The coursework Master of Science in Nanoscience (CW) at University of Johannesburg consists of six modules and a minor dissertation.
Microbiology
Students in the Microbiology program at University of Kwazulu Natal learn how to apply new/advanced technologies to explore the make-up, diversity and functioning of micro-organisms, and their relationship with other organisms and the environment.