Faculty of Science - University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

Contact Details

Website:: wits.ac.za/science
Telephone:: +27 11 717 6006
Email:: valerie.john@wits.ac.za
Address:: TW Kambule Building, West Campus

Overview

The Faculty of Science at University of the Witwatersrand is a leading centre for scientific teaching and research in South Africa, known for its strong emphasis on innovation, critical inquiry, and academic excellence. The faculty provides a dynamic learning environment supported by advanced laboratories, specialised research units, and experienced academic staff. It is committed to developing graduates with strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, enabling them to address complex challenges in areas such as health, environmental sustainability, data science, and technological advancement. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research, the Faculty of Science at Wits contributes significantly to both national development and global scientific progress.

Campuses

Location	Province
Braamfontein	Gauteng

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geosciences|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular and Cell Biology|On-Campus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics|On-Campus

Masters Degree

Master of Science (MSc) in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Economic Geology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Geographical Information Systems|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Geosciences|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Hydrogeology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Interdisciplinary Global Change Studies|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Molecular and Cell Biology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Physics|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Resource Conservation Biology|On-Campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Science Communication|On-Campus

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Actuarial Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Applied Bioinformatics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Archaeology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Big Data Analytics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Biochemistry and Cell Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Computational and Applied Mathematics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in GIS and Remote Sensing|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Genetics and Developmental Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Geochemistry|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Geography|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Geology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Geophysics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Mathematical Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Mathematical Statistics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Mathematics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Microbiology and Biotechnology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Palaeontology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Palaeontology and Geology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Physics|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Actuarial Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Bioinformatics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Astronomy and Astrophysics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry and Cell Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biodiversity|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Sciences (Organismal Biology)|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Sciences,|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computational and Applied Mathematics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Ecology and Conservation|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Studies|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Genetics and Developmental Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geographical and Archaeological Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geological Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geospatial Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Materials Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology and Biotechnology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 08 Apr 2026.

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