Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Offers programmes in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, food sciences, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and consumer science.
-
Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Clothing Retail Management
A four-year degree preparing graduates for careers in fashion retail management, clothing buying, brand management, and textile technology.
-
Bachelor of Consumer Science specialising in Food Management
A four-year degree preparing graduates for careers in food retail management, brand management, food styling, and quality assurance.
-
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
A three-year degree preparing actuaries, financial engineers, and quantitative analysts for careers in banking, insurance, and investment institutions.
-
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
A four-year degree equipping graduates with skills to analyse consumer behaviour, support sustainable resource use, and advise the agricultural sector on finances, risk, and food s…
-
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science
A four-year degree applying scientific principles to livestock production and product quality across the full agricultural value chain.
-
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
A four-year degree training graduates for careers in crop science, plant production, soil science, conservation, and agricultural extension services.
-
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant Pathology
A four-year degree training plant pathologists for careers in agriculture, food trade, research institutes, and extension services.
-
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
A three-year degree applying mathematical modelling and computational methods to solve natural, technological, and financial challenges.
-
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
A three-year degree in biochemistry preparing graduates for careers in food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, as well as research and academia.
-
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
A three-year degree using biological technologies to develop products and services, with careers in research, pharmaceutical sales, and science journalism.
-
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
A three-year chemistry degree preparing graduates for careers in industrial, research, and academic laboratories across food, pharmaceutical, energy, and environmental sectors.
-
Bachelor of Science in Ecology
A three-year degree focusing on conservation of natural ecosystems, with careers in conservation organisations, environmental consultancies, and academia.
-
Bachelor of Science in Entomology
A three-year degree in entomology preparing insect management specialists and researchers for agriculture, conservation, and biotechnology.
-
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Engineering Geology
A three-year degree studying the interaction between human activities and the geological environment, including soil, groundwater, and construction site assessment.
-
Bachelor of Science in Food Management (Culinary Science)
A four-year degree preparing culinary scientists, food product developers, and food service managers for careers in the food and hospitality industries.
-
Bachelor of Science in Food Management (Nutritional Science)
A four-year interfaculty degree (with Faculty of Health Sciences) preparing graduates for careers in the food, pharmaceutical, and health sectors.
-
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
A three-year degree in food science preparing graduates for careers in food safety, food chemistry, product development, and agro-processing.
-
Bachelor of Science in Genetics
A three-year degree in genetics preparing molecular biologists, clinical geneticists, and forensic scientists for careers in research, agriculture, and medicine.
-
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Geography and Environmental Science)
A three-year degree specialising in environmental management, urban and regional development, and biodiversity conservation.
-
Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics
A three-year degree preparing geospatial specialists for careers in GIS consulting, government, civil engineering, mining, and environmental conservation. Endorsed by the South Afr…
-
Bachelor of Science in Geology
A three-year geology degree preparing graduates for careers in mining, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and environmental management.
-
Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology
A three-year degree in human physiology preparing graduates for research roles in collaboration with medical teams and pharmaceutical companies.
-
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Statistics
A three-year degree in mathematical statistics preparing data scientists, financial analysts, and biostatisticians for analytical careers across multiple industries.
-
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
A three-year degree in mathematics preparing graduates for careers in research, education, engineering, finance, and computational sciences.
-
Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences
A three-year degree in medical sciences preparing graduates for research in anatomy subdisciplines, forensic science, and health science industries.
-
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
A three-year degree preparing meteorologists for careers in weather forecasting, climate research, and atmospheric modelling. Meets World Meteorological Organisation standards.
-
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
A three-year degree in microbiology preparing graduates for careers in food, dairy, medical, veterinary, and environmental microbiology.
-
Bachelor of Science in Physics
A three-year physics degree preparing graduates for careers in academia, national laboratories, renewable energy, and computational sciences.
-
Bachelor of Science in Plant Science
A three-year degree in plant science preparing graduates for laboratory and field-based careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and conservation sectors.
-
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
A three-year degree preparing graduates to balance human population growth with conservation of biodiversity, working across conservancies, consultancies, and research.