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Why study Science at Wits?

Studying science at Wits opens doors to exciting careers in fields such as medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences.

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The BSc degree at Wits

The degree is flexible and allows you to choose courses based on your interests from the physical sciences, mathematical sciences, biological sciences, earth sciences, and interdisciplinary offerings that unify many of these areas.

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Earth Sciences Courses in this cluster are largely taught through the Schools of Geosciences and Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies.
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Biological and Life Sciences Programmes taught by the Schools of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, and Molecular and Cell Biology.
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Physical Sciences Disciplines in the Physical Sciences at Wits are taught by the Schools of Chemistry and Physics.
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Mathematical Sciences Programmes offered through the Schools of Mathematics, Computer Science & Applied Mathematics, and Statistics and Actuarial Science.
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