Namibia University of Science and Technology Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources Science
What is Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources Science?
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Natural Resource Sciences is aimed at equipping students with deepened knowledge and research skills in their specialisation area by creating new knowledge that will bring solutions and implement new ideas to the natural resource sciences.
Entry Requirement
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 9 in Natural Resource Science related subjects and / or related cognate areas of learning can be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised research at Master degree level. In addition, applicants will be requested to attend a pre-selection interview at the discretion of the FNRSS. The applicants may be requested to make up specific deficiencies at the discretion of the Dean, through the respective Heads of Department. Apart from the applicant’s qualification, the admission of an applicant will also depend on the availability of a qualified and competent supervisor for the planned topic and the available staff resources of the affected department(s). Applicants are welcome to approach the relevant department directly, to discuss possibilities before drafting a concept paper, which is expected to be submitted in draft form upon application for admission to the programme, followed by finalisation of the research proposal under the supervisor’s guidance within the first semester, for full-time students, and within the first two semesters for part-time students. The Higher Degrees Committee (HDC) will approve the final selection and admission of the selected candidates in accordance with the regulations as specified by Rules for Postgraduate Studies of the NUST Yearbook (Part 1). Hence, admission to the programme prior to the approval of a research proposal is conditional on the production and approval of a research proposal, which needs to be submitted in final form within the first two semesters for full-time students and within the first three semesters for part-time students. Additional information is given in the Guidelines for the Supervision and Examination of Masters and Doctoral Programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Doctor of Philosophy?
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, Ph.D., or DPhil; Latin: philosophiae doctor or doctor philosophiae) is the most common degree at the highest academic level awarded following a course of study. PhDs are awarded for programs across the whole breadth of academic fields.
What does natural resources mean in economics?
Natural resources are natural assets (raw materials) occurring in nature that can be used for economic production or consumption.
Why is it called Doctor of Philosophy?
Studies in what once was called philosophy are now classified as sciences and humanities. Hence, most disciplines, other than few like medicine and law, have their roots in Philosophy. Accordingly the name of degree awarded is Doctor of Philosophy.
Is a Doctor of science the same as a PhD?
The main difference between the two is in what they mean. PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy while DSc stands for Doctor of Sciences. Most people think that they are identical because people who hold these degrees are often equals. One major difference between PhD and DSc is the fields they can be acquired with.
What does natural resources mean in science?
Natural resources are materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people’s needs. Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water.
What are the main responsibilities of a forester?
Forester. Foresters play important roles in land management, conservation and rehabilitation. They plan and help carry out forestry projects, like planting new trees, monitoring and conserving wildlife habitats, choosing and preparing timber plots, assessing current timber value and suppressing forest fires.
Are foresters in high demand?
Overall employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
How do I become a preserve manager?
Join the environmental or outdoors club at your school. Volunteer for a government agency like the National Park Service or nonprofit group like The Sierra Club, which runs many preserves. Get a good grounding in the life sciences, such as biology and ecology, and the physical sciences, such as math.
What does a land resource manager do?
Land Resource Manager (LRM) is a configurable and spatially-enabled platform that manages both land and forest assets and activities. LRM can be deployed as a desktop, web, or mobile application and leverages the power of ESRI technology.
How many years of natural resources are left?
Taking into consideration the current rate of natural gas production and current known natural gas reserves, we have about 52.8 years worth of natural gas reserves left. We will still have gas and coal left by the time oil runs out in 2052.
What is our most valuable resource?
Oil is one of the most valuable natural resources in the world, and one of the most essential to our modern way of life. Our transportation and manufacturing industries are completely reliant on petroleum products.
Which are the two main types of resources?
Resources are characterized as renewable or nonrenewable; a renewable resource can replenish itself at the rate it is used, while a nonrenewable resource has a limited supply. Renewable resources include timber, wind, and solar while nonrenewable resources include coal and natural gas.