Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Sport Science

Home » University Courses » Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Sport Science

General

Faculty Website:   Faculty of Health Sciences
Department: Department of Sport and Movement Studies
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name: Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Sport Science
Programme Code: P9H11Q

Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time
NQF Level: 10
NQF Credits: 360
SAQA: 96969

Application Start Date: 1 April 2024
Application End Date: 14 March 2025

Campus: Doornfontein

Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za

Duration of Study: 2 Years

Programme Fees


Purpose

Through the doctoral thesis, in which the qualification finally culminates, a qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying students would display applied competence in research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication in the research process and findings. The student should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of research in the sport industry.


Admission Requirements

Access will be provided to the student who is in possession of a masters’ qualification in Sport Science (with an average pass mark of at least 65%) with a programme specific minimum level of competency on NQF Level 9, generating a minimum of 180 credits.


Selection Process

Selection is based on academic merit, and an interview (if required).


More Information

https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/postgraduate/
Extended BSc in Life and Environmental Sciences (Zoology and Chemistry)

Latest News

| View All News
...

UJ’s Doornfontein Campus Clinic achieves top compliance rating in Gauteng


The University of Johannesburg’s Occupational Health Practice (UJ OHP) at the Doornfontein

...

Prof Lionel Posthumus’s legacy of excellence in African Languages honoured…


The legacy of Lionel Posthumus, Professor and Senior Research Associate

...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 30 August 2024


This week, I led a UJ delegation to Ghana to

...

Transforming lives: Boitumelo Kuzwayo’s vision for UJ’s Commercial Accounting Department


Boitumelo Kuzwayo serves as the Head of the Department of Commercial

...

UJ launches the Venture Mentoring Services (VMS) Programme to support…


The University of Johannesburg has introduced an innovative mentorship programme designed

UJ Faculties

| All Faculties
...

College of Business and Economics (CBE)


Created from the former Faculties of Management, and Economic and Financial Sciences

...

Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture


Industry-relevant and competitive professional programmes

...

Faculty of Education


Education has the power to transform human lives

...

Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment


First in South Africa offering a full range of professional engineering qualifications

...

Faculty of Health Sciences


A preferred learner experience and innovative methods

...

Faculty of Humanities


To the benefit of individuals, the University and the community we serve

...

Faculty of Law


Traditional, specialised and short course Law programmes

...

Faculty of Science


Innovatively creating new knowledge and leading scientists

...

Johannesburg Business School


JBS. The Business of Reimagining Your Future.