Postgraduate Natural & Agricultural Sciences Programmes

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria is one of the largest of its kind. We know that global challenges do not exist in silos, so we encourage postgraduate research projects across and beyond a range of disciplines and fields. We are known to produce proudly African solutions to the planet’s most pressing concerns.

While we maintain a strong focus on addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, primarily hunger and food security, we also offer postgraduate programmes in various internationally recognised fields such as big data, radio astronomy, agricultural economics and even fashion, retail and food science.

116 Programmes found

BAgricHons in Extension

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02241000

BAgricHons in Rural Development Planning

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02241002

BScAgricHons specialising in Crop Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02241004

BScHons in Actuarial Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240278

BScHons in Applied Mathematics

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/10/2025; Non-SA – 31/10/2025
Programme Code:  02240172

BScHons in Biochemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240701

BScHons in Bioinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240702

BScHons in Chemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240123

BScHons in Engineering and Environmental Geology option Engineering Geology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240375

BScHons in Engineering and Environmental Geology option Hydrogeology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240376

BScHons in Entomology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240704

BScHons in Financial Engineering

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/10/2025; Non-SA – 31/10/2025
Programme Code:  02240277

BScHons in Food Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240602

BScHons in Genetics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240705

BScHons in Geography in Geography and Environmental Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240416

BScHons in Geoinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240414

BScHons in Geology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240142

BScHons in Mathematical Statistics 

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240192

BScHons in Mathematics of Finance

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/10/2025; Non-SA – 31/10/2025
Programme Code:  02240276

BScHons in Mathematics

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/10/2025; Non-SA – 31/10/2025
Programme Code:  02240182

BScHons in Medicinal Plant Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240706

BScHons in Meteorology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/06/2025; Non-SA – 30/06/2025
Programme Code:  02240074

BScHons in Microbiology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240601

BScHons in Physics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240232

BScHons in Plant Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240707

BScHons in Soil Science option Environmental Soil Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240600

BScHons in Wildlife Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240700

BScHons in Zoology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02240703

Master of Agriculture in Extension [MAgric]

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02256001

Master of Agriculture in Rural Development Planning

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02256004

Master of Consumer Science [ConSci]

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02253014

Master of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Management [MConSci]

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02253012

Master of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management [MConSci]

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02253013

MSc  specialising in Microbiology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250504

MSc specialising in Actuarial Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250396

MSc specialising in Advanced Data Analytics (Coursework)

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250196

MSc specialising in Applied Mathematics

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/05/2026; Non-SA – 31/05/2026
Programme Code:  02250172

MSc specialising in Biochemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250512

MSc specialising in Bioinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250514

MSc specialising in Biotechnology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250537

MSc specialising in Chemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250123

MSc specialising in Ecology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250524

MSc specialising in Engineering Geology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250374

MSc specialising in Entomology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250518

MSc specialising in Environmental Economics (Coursework)

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250405

MSc specialising in Financial Engineering

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/05/2026; Non-SA – 31/05/2026
Programme Code:  02250188

MSc specialising in Food Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250506

MSc specialising in Forest Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250532

MSc specialising in Genetics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250535

MSc specialising in Geography and Environmental Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250413

MSc specialising in Geoinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250414

MSc specialising in Geology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250142

MSc specialising in Hydrogeology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250377

MSc specialising in Mathematics Education

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/05/2026; Non-SA – 31/05/2026
Programme Code:  02250187

MSc specialising in Mathematics of Finance

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/05/2026; Non-SA – 31/05/2026
Programme Code:  02250186

MSc specialising in Mathematics

Closing Dates:  SA – 31/05/2026; Non-SA – 31/05/2026
Programme Code:  02250185

MSc specialising in Medicinal Plant Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250539

MSc specialising in Meteorology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250073

MSc specialising in Nutrition

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250416

MSc specialising in Physics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250232

MSc specialising in Plant Pathology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250500

MSc specialising in Plant Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250541

MSc specialising in Science Education

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250445

MSc specialising in Soil Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250502

MSc specialising in Water Resource Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250530

MSc specialising in Wildlife Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250510

MSc specialising in Zoology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02250516

MScAgric in Agricultural Economics (Coursework)

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255101

MScAgric in Agronomy

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255015

MScAgric in Animal Science in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255018

MScAgric in Animal Science in Animal Nutrition

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255108

MScAgric in Animal Science in Livestock Production

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255109

MScAgric in Animal Science in Production Physiology and Product Quality

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255107

MScAgric in Entomology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255103

MScAgric in Horticulture

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255102

MScAgric in Pasture Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255016

MScAgric in Plant Pathology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255106

MScAgric in Soil Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02255017

PhD specialising in Actuarial Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260773

PhD specialising in Agricultural Economics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261030

PhD specialising in Agricultural Extension

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260900

PhD specialising in Agronomy

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260803

PhD specialising in Animal Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261050

PhD specialising in Biochemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260442

PhD specialising in Bioinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261020

PhD specialising in Biotechnology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261021

PhD specialising in Chemistry

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260453

PhD specialising in Consumer Science option Clothing Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02263006

PhD specialising in Consumer Science option Development

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02263007

PhD specialising in Consumer Science option Food Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02263008

PhD specialising in Consumer Science option Interior Merchandise Management

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02263005

PhD specialising in Entomology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260242

PhD specialising in Environmental Economics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261041

PhD specialising in Food Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02261060

PhD specialising in Forest Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260802

PhD specialising in Genetics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260502

PhD specialising in Geography and Environmental Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260513

PhD specialising in Geoinformatics

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260514

PhD specialising in Geology

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260523

PhD specialising in Horticultural Science

Closing Dates:  SA – 30/09/2025; Non-SA – 30/09/2025
Programme Code:  02260806

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