The Department of Life Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences Postgraduate Programmes.

The Postgraduate programmes are internationally acknowledged. These programmes are taught in world class facilities by leading lecturers in their field. We hope to outdo your expectations. But before you join us, take a look at the variety of programmes we offer. If you would like further information, please contact us. Postgraduate students’ projects are a major component of the department’s research programme, mainly at the MPhil and PhD levels, but also at the MSc level. 

Applicants to the MPhil or PhD research programme, should liaise with their potential supervisor for guidance in developing a clear research project and research proposal, which must be submitted to the Head of Department. Click, Research Proposal  for guidlines for the Research Proposal Application Form. Supervisors listed in the application form should have agreed to do so. 

NB: Additional information available in the Faculty of Science and Technology Postgraduate Booklet.