Overview
Key Features
The Palaeontology (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is the largest palaeontological/ palaeoanthropological research entity in Africa and one of the largest of its kind in the world. Amongst other exciting discoveries, Wits palaeoscientists are undertaking game-changing research on dinosaurs (eg. Ledumahadi mafube), the most distant ancestry of mammals, tortoises, and human evolution (Homo naledi, Australopithecus sediba, Little Foot), as well as undertaking ground-breaking research in stratigraphy and basin analysis.
The very rich geological and fossil heritage of South Africa gives this country a geographic advantage in understanding the development of Life. The large number of internationally significant fossil forms that have been discovered in the country have made international news headlines and are a source of national pride and inspiration for all SA citizens.
The Evolutionary Studies Institute at Wits is a leader in palaeosciences because:
- It is host to the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Palaeosciences
- It produces more than 80 research publications in palaeosciences annually
- It has a wide network of research collaborations with palaeoscientists from all continents
- It has active participation of researchers on editorial boards of international palaeoscience journals
- It employs seven palaeontologists in tenured positions, all of whom have NRF ratings and more
Career Opportunities
- Research (National or International) in vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology, in palaeobotany, and in evolutionary sciences.
- Museum curators
- Fossil preparator, Museum and laboratory technician
- Palaeontological Impact Assessment consulting
- Consulting for mining and oil companies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Project
- Vertebrate osteology and palaeontology
- Statistics and Geometric Morphometrics
- Taphonomy and Biostratigraphy
- Phylogenetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
- A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate.
- At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course.
- Medical Aid
- English language proficiency
- Study Visa
- International Clearance to Register
- Fee Structure
- Passport
- Matriculation exemption
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents46280 ZAR / year≈ 46280 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents46280 ZAR / year≈ 46280 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R46,280 – R55,190
Living costs
Johannesburg
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Scholarships Information
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