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About the School We have world-class research programmes in analytical, environmental, materials, bioinorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, with many highly successful interdisciplinary collaborations.
Chemisty students in lab credit Shivan Parusnath
Undergraduate study Study Chemistry and Applied Chemistry towards a BSc; do two degrees in 5 years (a BSc in Chemistry and a BScEng (Chem Eng)); or choose a BSc in Materials Science.
Students in Chemistry lab © Shivan Parusnath
Postgraduate study We offer an Honours degree as well as Research degrees in various fields, including Green Chemistry, Inorganic, Materials Science, Medicinal, Organometallic, and Physical Chemistry.
Research Research activities within the School of Chemistry are consolidated within the Molecular Sciences Institute (MSI). There are 27 academic staff members, 17 of whom have NRF ratings.

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Ranked among the top 300 universities globally, Wits is dedicated to excellence in scholarly research that advances human knowledge. The Wits School of Chemistry conducts research across a range of diverse fields. Read more about some of the unique and innovative research taking place in the School.

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