School of Plant Sciences and Food Security

The department offers both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees for qualified candidates.  General requirements are listed below.  For details on specific requirements, please contact us. 

M.Sc. Degree

Admission is open to graduates who were awarded a B.Sc. degree with a final minimum grade average of 80 in Life Sciences or a comparable area. 

Ph.D. Degree

Graduates with a master's degree, a minimum cumulative grade of 80, and a master's thesis grade of at least 85 may apply for studies leading to a Ph.D.  Students who have completed their undergraduate studies with distinction may apply directly to the Ph.D.   Please submit the Ph.D. application (pdf) with supporting documents.