Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
 
SD1 Eligibility
The following candidates shall be eligible to apply to register for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty:

(a) any Masters graduate in areas of specialisation in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture or a graduate of another recognized university who has been admitted to the status thereof;

(b) any graduate with an Honours degree or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in areas of specialisation in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture or a graduate of another recognized university who has been admitted to the status thereof; and whom the Senate has exempted from the Masters assessment; or

(c) a person who has been admitted by permission of the Senate in terms of General Academic Rule GR7(b) as a candidate for the degree.

(d) Candidates, registered for a research Masters degree in the Faculty, who have completed the requirements for the Masters degree, may apply to have their registration converted to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD ) registration before the Masters degree is awarded. The time allowed for the PhD would be reduced by two semesters. The material from the Masters dissertation may then be used towards the PhD. If the PhD is not completed, the Masters degree will be awarded.

(e) Candidates, registered for a research Masters degree in the Faculty, who have produced research results deemed to be suitable for a Doctor of Philosophy degree, may, under Rule GR7b, apply to have their registration upgraded to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) registration before the Masters degree is awarded. This request must be accompanied by:

i) a document completed by the candidate detailing progress made to date and outlining future development,
ii) publications from the research,
iii) a written recommendation by the supervisor and Head of School, and
iv) a written recommendation by an assessor, who is appointed by the Higher Degree and Research Committee. The total minimum registration for the PhD shall not be less than six semesters after admission to the Honours status or after the completion of a four year degree, which grants direct admission to a Master‘s degree. Registration may not subsequently revert to Masters.