Bachelor of Science (BSc)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Studying science opens doors to exciting careers in fields like medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences.

BA(Hons) - Migration and Displacement

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in the field of Migration and Displacement is offered through the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS).

MSc (Med) - Child Health (Community Paediatrics)

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 – 4 years
  • Part-time
The MSc (Med) in Child Health is offered in a number of fields of study. This webpage provides further details on the Community Paediatrics option

BHSc(Honours) - Chemical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
Chemical Pathology is a multi-faceted discipline which intersects with a number of specialities in medicine. Nationally there is a profound lack of adequately qualified scientists in this field.

Dental Science

  • Undergraduate
  • 5 years
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Dental Science degree focuses on developing skill and expertise in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones of the mouth.

PGDip - Finance

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The online Postgraduate Diploma in Finance offers prospective candidates a practical and theoretical programme in the two core pillars of investment and corporate finance, which is unique to Wits.

Insurance and Risk Management

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Does risk management and the probability of disaster fascinate you? Are you analytical and focused, with good attention to detail? A career in insurance and risk management might be for you.

BHSc(Honours) - Anatomical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-year full-time, 2 years part-time
  • Full-time; Part-time
The BHSc Honours in the field of Anatomical Pathology is a laboratory and research-intensive course aiming to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical aspects of biological processes underlying pathologies.

MPH - Exposure and Health

  • Postgraduate
  • 2-3 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Master of Public Health in the field of Exposure and Health focuses on the relationship between occupational and environmental exposures and the potential impact(s) on the health of workforces and communities.

BA(Hons) - Portuguese studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1-2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
One of the most spoken languages in the world, Portuguese is a rich pluricentric language with a diverse set of variants which produces copious amounts of literature and culture to study.

BScHons - Palaeontology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The BSc Honours in the field of Palaeontology aims to shed light on the evolution of life on Earth through a variety of different fields of study, but mainly through the fossil record.

MA  - MA Spanish

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. The official language of Spain, the majority of Latin-American countries and Equatorial Guinea, which offers a rich variety of cultures and literatures to research.