UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Graduate Studies in Science Programmes

Science at Wits has one of the leading research and teaching facilities in the country. Our qualifications are recognised by major institutions abroad. Research strength ensures that staff members keep in touch with the latest developments in their field which has beneficial effects both for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. In addition to basic research in various fields, including high energy physics, radiation protection, molecular biology and environmental science, Science has a number of leading researchers involved in the fields of financial and industrial mathematics, AIDS research and treatment of diseases, materials science, and synthetic and structural chemistry. Furthermore, increasing effort is being devoted to applied research linked to a variety of activities in southern Africa.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Minimum of 2 years full-time or maximum of 4 years parttime

Master of Science - MSc

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

MSc by coursework and research report in the fields:
Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, Physics (Experimental, Theoretical or Applied Physics), Radiation Protection, Physics, Engineering and Safety of Power Nuclear Reactors, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Resource Conservation Biology and Science Education is offered every alternative year.

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Master of Science by dissertation - MSc (Dissertation)

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BScHons
In the following fields:
Actuarial Science, Advanced Mathematics of Finance, Applied Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, Exploration and Mining Geology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Human Biology, Human Genetics, Industrial Mathematics, Industrial Psychology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics, Molecular Medicine and Medical Biochemistry, Medical Cell Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Operations Research, Palaeontology, Palaeontology and Geology, Pharmacology, Physics (Experimental and/or Theoretical), Physiology, Plant Sciences, Psychology, Pure Mathematics Techniques, Science Education, Sports Psychology, Zoology

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Higher Diploma in Computer Science - HDipCompSc

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Postgraduate Diploma in Science - PGDipSc

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Studies

1 year full-time

Contact Details:

Private Bag 3
Wits 2050

Mihloti Mkhatshwa on 011 7176003
Email enquiries to science.pg@wits.ac.za   
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