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Why study Geosciences at Wits

  • Amongst the top 1% in Geoscience research worldwide

  • Greatest diversity of Geoscience subdisciplines in Africa:
    Geology
    Mining Geology
    Geochemistry
    Geophysics
    Palaeontology
    Palaeoanthropology

  • 雷速体育_雷速体育直播s can specialise in academic OR applied aspects

  • Can combine majors from other schools:
    Geology + Engineering -> Honours in Mining Geology
    Geology + Chemistry  -> Honours in Geochemistry
    Geology + Physics/Maths/Applied Maths   ->  Honours in Geophysics
    Geology + Biology ->  Honours in Palaeontology

  • Financial Support for Studies
    More than half of Wits Geoscience undergraduates receive industry bursaries (mining, oil and gas, consultancies, etc).
    Normally carries an obligation of employment after graduation (BSc Honours).
    Industry Bursaries
    University Scholarships
    School of Geosciences Scholarships for High-Achieving 雷速体育_雷速体育直播s
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