Faculty of Natural Sciences - University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Contact Details

Website:: uwc.ac.za/study/faculties-and-programmes/faculty-of-natural-sciences/overview
Telephone:: +27 21 959 2178
Email:: kparker@uwc.ac.za

Overview

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Natural Sciences is a leading faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation across the natural sciences. With modern laboratories, specialised research centres, and a team of experienced academic staff, the faculty provides a stimulating environment for scientific inquiry and discovery. It prioritises developing graduates with strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, equipping them to contribute to society in meaningful ways. The faculty’s research and outreach focus on addressing critical challenges such as health, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and resource management, reflecting UWC’s broader mission of social development and transformation.

Campuses

Location	Province
Bellville	Western Cape

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Pharmacy (DPharm)|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Geology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biodiversity|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioinformatics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental and Water Science|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics Education|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Bioscience|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Population Studies|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics|On-Campus
Doctor of Science (DSc) in Medical Biosciences|On-Campus

Masters Degree

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)|On-Campus
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Integrated Water Resource Management|On-Campus
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Population Studies|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Geology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Bioinformatics|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Computational Finance|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental and Water Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematical Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Biosciences|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Nanoscience|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutical Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmacy Administration|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Physical Science|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Statistical Science|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Applied Geology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Astrophysics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Biotechnology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Computational Finance|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Environmental and Water Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Mathematical Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Biosciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Physical Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Population Studies|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Statistical Science|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Integrated Water Resource Management|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Geology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental and Water Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical and Statistical Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Biosciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physical Science|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 08 Apr 2026.

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