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Conversations in Science

The Faculty has an excellent team of academics and support staff. These academics include A-rated, and future A-rated scientists, innovative researchers, and brilliant teachers. Over the last century, Wits Science scholars helped to develop new methods and techniques, made new scientific discoveries, and contributed to the development of global projects. The Conversations in Science series is aimed at getting to know the scientist behind the science. The first interviewee is Prof. Fazal Mahomed, who is a world-leading researcher in algebraic and geometric methods of differential equations.

 

Featured courses

Studying science opens doors to exciting careers in fields like medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences. The Wits BSc degree is flexible and allows you to choose courses based on your interests. Find out more about some of the choices we offer.

Genetics and Developmental Biology Genetics and developmental biology have given us fundamental insights and useful applications in the fields of agriculture and the health sciences.
Physics A BSc degree in Physics will provide the background for understanding an increasingly technological society.
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Chemistry with Chemical Engineering This is a unique offering from Wits where one can attain two degrees within five years.
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Geological Sciences Study the formation and development of the earth and how it affects the formation of mineral deposits, climate, and the environment.
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Biodiversity Study the foundations of animal, ecology, and plant sciences.
Geographical and Archaeological Studies Study environmental change, policy, systems, information systems and remote sensing.

Featured Research

Evolutionary Studies Institute: The richness and completeness of South Africa’s fossil record makes it a prime laboratory for studying the origins of species through time, including human origins.

URC Protein Structure Function Research Unit: Four principal investigators run four research groups that delve into the structural and functional intricacies of a variety of proteins implicated in globally relevant diseases.

Rock Art Research Institute: Rock art is one of the most evocative of all the pieces of heritage left for us by our ancient ancestors. Over 35 years of research has contributed to making southern African rock arts some of the best-understood in the world.
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CIWaRD: Research-based solutions to complex and interconnected challenges. Research covers all aspects of water, such as acid mine drainage, sanitation challenges, environmental law, and climate change, through the lens of the global South.
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Structured Light Laboratory: A small, diverse and dynamic group researching Structured Light and its applications.

Integrative Cancer Biology Research Laboratory: Research is focused on characterising the role of cholesterol-related pathways in three aggressive cancers namely breast, pancreatic and colorectal cancer.
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Mandelstam Institute for Theoretical Physics: Conducting research in mathematical physics, chaos, condensed matter physics, quantum field theory, quantum gravity and string theory.