Biological Sciences (Organismal Biology)

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Study how evolution, heredity, and development shape animal and plant life.

Biomedical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
The course applies engineering and other quantitative sciences to solving medical and biological problems. For example, developing sophisticated X-ray imaging systems, artificial organs, image recognition systems and medical devices, and provides a quantitative understanding of disease processes.

Biomedical Sciences

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Students who apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biomedical Sciences will enter an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases.

BScHons - BSc (Hons) in Property Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 Year full-time
  • Full-time
The BSc (Hons) in Property Studies is a one-year full-time degree.

BSc Engineering part-time

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Part-time
The first two (2) years of the Wits Engineering degree are offered over a period of four (4) years. After completion of these two years, students need to move to full-time study to complete the remainder of the degree (another 2 years).

PhD - Business Sciences

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
This advanced degree requires students to conduct research regarding a relevant, approved topic.

PGDip - Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering is offered in six fields within the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.

Chemical Engineering

  • Undergraduate
  • 4 years
  • Full-time
Chemical Engineering involves large-scale industrial processes that convert raw materials – by physical or chemical change – into products with higher economic and social value. For example, coal, petroleum, natural gas, vegetation and microorganisms are converted into fuels and chemicals.

PhD - Chemical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 2 - 4 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Chemical Engineering is completed over a minimum period of 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

MSc (Eng) - Chemical Engineering

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Full-time; Part-time
If you're interested in the oil and gas industries, the MSc in Chemical Engineering is for you. It's taken by dissertation, or by coursework and research report over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

BHSc(Honours) - Chemical Pathology

  • Postgraduate
  • 1 year
  • Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Chemical Pathology is a 1 year full-time degree consisting of both theory and practical components. This branch of pathology intersects with a number of specialties in medicine.

Chemistry

  • Undergraduate
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
Chemistry is often considered the central science because it bridges physical (physics, astronomy, earth science) and life (biology, zoology, botany, ecology) sciences.