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41 Master's degrees offered by the university
Genetics
The Department of Genetics at the Stellenbosch University has well-developed research projects covering a wide range of topics.
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.
Operations Research
The Department of Logistics, which offer the Operations Research, is one of several departments within Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is also the oldest tertiary academic department in South Africa to provide training in transport and logistics.
Physics
The Department of Physics at the Stellenbosch University has a strong research focus and history in the three main fields of nuclear physics, laser physics and theoretical physics.
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.
Anatomy
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Anatomy 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
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.
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.
Mathematical Statistics
At Stellenbosch University the courses offered by the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, such as the Mathematical Statistics programme, are designed to develop the skills needed by these professionals.
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.
Neurology
The aim of Neurology from Stellenbosch University is to equip you as a basically qualified medical practitioner (with an MBChB or equivalent qualification) with specialised knowledge, as well as with the skills and attitudes required as a specialist in your chosen speciality, that at least agree with the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Chemical Pathology
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.
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.
Geoinformatics
The Geoinformatics programme is offered 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.
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.
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.
Neurosurgery
The vision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), which offers the Neurosurgery programme at the Stellenbosch University, is to promote health and equality in South Africa and beyond.
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.
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.