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University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Faculty of Science

Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 (0)11 559 2374/ 3826/ 2459
Email:
geraldm@uj.ac.za
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Overview

The Faculty of Science is a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community where new technologies are developed and applied to improve the quality of all life on earth. We offer nationally and internationally accredited qualifications in scientific disciplines such as computer and numerical sciences, earth and life sciences, chemical and physical sciences. Our 11 departments, research centres and community engagement project allow us a presence on all four campuses.

The Faculty focuses on creating an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning, as well as generating and sharing new knowledge. Our primary contributions in academia remain the products of high-quality research and innovation. We also contribute to community engagement through township based science-enrichment projects.

Campuses

Location Province
Johannesburg Gauteng
Soweto Gauteng
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) / PhD (Informatics)|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Aquatic Health (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Geology|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy with a specialisation in Applied Statistics
  • Doctorate in Biochemistry|On-Campus
  • Doctorate in Botany & Plant Biotechnology|On-Campus

Masters Degree

  • Master of Environmental Management|On-Campus
  • Master of Philosophy with a specialisation in Applied Statistics (Research)
  • Master of Science (Computer Science) / MSc (Information Technology) / MCom (Informatics)|On-Campus
  • Master of Science Food Technology (Research)
  • Master of Science in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics|On-Campus
  • Master of Science in Biotechnology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science in Botany (Research)
  • Master of Science in Chemistry (Research)
  • Master of Science in Food Technology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science in Geology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science in Nanoscience (Coursework)
  • Masters in Biochemistry|On-Campus
  • Masters in Botany & Plant Biotechnology|On-Campus

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Science Honours (Geology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Biochemistry|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Biotechnology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany & Plant Biotechnology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Technology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics|On-Campus
  • Computer Science/Informatics Honours|On-Campus
  • Energy Studies Honours Programme Information|On-Campus
  • Geography Honours Programme Information|On-Campus
  • Honours in Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence|On-Campus
  • Honours in Computer Science with Specialization in Cyber Security|On-Campus
  • Information for Geography Honours|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences & Botany and Zoology) - Extended
  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences in Environmental Management and Zoology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences in Geography and Environmental Management)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences in Geography and Geology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences in Geography and Zoology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences in Geology and Environmental Management)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Botany and Chemistry|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics Extended|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics with Artificial Intelligence|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences ( Biochemistry and Chemistry)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)

Advanced Diploma

  • Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
  • Advanced Diploma in Food Technology

Diploma

  • Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
  • Diploma in Biotechnology
  • Diploma in Food Technology

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Information Technology|On-Campus

Short Course

  • Risks and Socio-Environmental Sustainability|Other
  • Short Learning Programme in Cyber Security|Other
  • Short Learning Programme in Digital Forensics|Other
Qualifications last updated: 28 May 2025.

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