PhD in Biology in South Africa
8 phd programmes in biology at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
8 programmes
Specialisations within biology
Biology 3 Genetics 3 Biochemistry 1 Zoology 1
Universities for biology in South Africa
PhD in Biology in South Africa: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in South Africa?
- 8 biology phd programmes at 2 universities in South Africa are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study biology in South Africa in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in South Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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