Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Production and Crop Science Course Requirements at Univen
University of Venda · Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture
The Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Production and Crop Science is a doctoral Degree offered by Univen for 2027 postgraduate applicants. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Production and Crop Science at Univen
A relevant master's degree or the equivalent.
About this course
This is a Doctoral qualification in Plant Production and Crop Science, offered by the University of Venda through the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture. It follows on from a relevant Master's degree and involves original, independent doctoral research in Plant Production and Crop Science.
Course intelligence for Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Production and Crop Science
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Production and Crop Science doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Doctoral Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
Univen’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Univen and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 May 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
Exact closing day not yet published by Univen for 2026 - month shown is accurate.
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Source: University of Venda 2026 Postgraduate Student Information Brochure, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Venda before applying.