Faculty of Science
A leading science faculty offering degrees across mathematical, physical, biological, earth and computer sciences.
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BSc in Actuarial Science
A highly competitive three-year degree in actuarial science combining advanced mathematics, statistics, and financial theory for careers in insurance, pensions, and risk management…
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BSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics
A three-year BSc degree majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. Students study astronomical data and the physics of the universe, with relevance to South Africa's Square Kilometre Ar…
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BSc in Biological Sciences
A three-year degree in biological sciences covering zoology, botany, ecology, physiology, and related disciplines.
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BSc in Chemistry (Physical Sciences - Chemistry)
A three-year BSc degree majoring in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry. Students study the structure, composition, behaviour and energetics of substances, with applications in industr…
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BSc in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
A three-year BSc degree combining Chemistry and Chemical Engineering majors. Unique to Wits — completing this degree alongside a BSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering allows students to…
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BSc in Computational and Applied Mathematics
A three-year degree combining pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and scientific computing, preparing graduates for careers in data science, modelling, and research.
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BSc in Computer Science
A three-year degree in computer science covering algorithms, software engineering, artificial intelligence, networks, and systems.
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BSc in Environmental Studies
A three-year degree in environmental science covering ecology, sustainability, environmental law, and natural resource management.
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BSc in Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
A three-year earth sciences degree combining geography and archaeology, with fieldwork opportunities at some of South Africa's most significant heritage sites.
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BSc in Geological Sciences
A three-year degree in geological sciences covering mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and economic geology, with fieldwork opportunities.
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BSc in Geospatial Sciences
A three-year degree in geospatial sciences combining remote sensing, GIS, and geographic information analysis.
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BSc in Mathematical Sciences
A rigorous three-year degree in pure and applied mathematics, covering analysis, algebra, topology, and mathematical physics.
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BSc in Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Physics)
A three-year degree in physical sciences allowing students to major in chemistry, physics or a combination of both.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) - General
A three-year general BSc degree offering flexibility to combine majors across the natural sciences, mathematics, and computing.