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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology and Food Technology
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Botany and Plant Biotechnology
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Chemical Sciences
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Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies
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Programmes at Faculty of Science
- Undergraduate
- 64
- Postgraduate
- 69
- Continuing Education
- 21
Postgraduate
Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Code
- A2AC7Q
- Department
- Chemical Sciences
- Where and how
- Doornfontein / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 7 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
- Code
- A2BT7Q
- Department
- Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Where and how
- Doornfontein / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 7 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
Advanced Diploma in Food Technology
- Code
- A2FT7Q
- Department
- Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Where and how
- Doornfontein / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 7 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BAHons in Geography
- Code
- H2H15Q
- Department
- Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies
- Where and how
- Auckland Park Kingsway / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BComHons in Informatics
- Code
- H2C07Q
- Department
- Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Where and how
- Auckland Park Kingsway / part-time, Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BSc Hons in Biotechnology
- Code
- H2024Q
- Department
- Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Where and how
- Doornfontein / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BSc Hons in Food Technology
- Code
- H2025Q
- Department
- Biotechnology and Food Technology
- Where and how
- Doornfontein / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BSc Hons in Mathematical Statistics
- Code
- H2012Q
- Department
- Statistics
- Where and how
- Auckland Park Kingsway / Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
Postgraduate
BSc Hons in Mathematics
- Code
- H2020Q
- Department
- Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- Where and how
- Auckland Park Kingsway / part-time, Full-Time
- NQF
- Level 8 / 120 credits
- Next deadline
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Staff at Faculty of Science
236 published profiles
Staff
Dr. Adrian Abrahams
Qualifications PhD - Biochemistry (UFH) MSc - Biochemistry (UFH) Hons - Biochemistry (UFH) BSc – Biochemistry and Microbiology (UFH) Teaching Microbial Biochemistry 3 Applied Microbial Biochemistry 4 Research interest/k
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Prof Oluwafemi Adebo
NRF Rating: Y1 Research Interests Prof. Oluwafemi Adebo is a Professor of Food Science and Technology and Director of the Centre for Innovative Food Research (CIFR). His research focuses on improving various food process
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Dr. Koffi Messan Agbavon
I am a dedicated pure and applied mathematician specializing in Numerical Analysis and High-Performance Computing, with a strong focus on designing and implementing advanced algorithms for Ordinary, Partial, and Fraction
Staff
Dr Farhahna Allie
Dr. Allie has a strong research focus on host-pathogen interactions in plant-virus pathosystems. Her research focuses on the study of plant-virus interactions, specifically in the areas of epigenetics and gene expression
Staff
Dr. Keegan Anderson
Interested in Dynamical Systems, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing. Google Scholar ORCID
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Ms. Mpho August
Ms. Mpho August, Financial and Programme Coordinator, University of Johannesburg.
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Annemariè Avenant-Oldewage
I started my research group in 1994 and trained 70+ postgraduate students, mainly as the sole supervisor. Initially, I focused on Branchiura (Crustacea), but thereafter included the Copepoda and eventually also other fis
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Dr. Monica Barnard
Dr. Monica Barnard, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg.
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Dr Georgy Belyanin
Georgy graduated from the Moscow State University (Russia) with a diploma in Geochemistry and Petrology in 2007 and continued his studies at the University of Johannesburg where he obtained his PhD in Geology in 2011. Af
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Dr. Daniso Beswa
Qualifications PhD - Food Security (UKZN) MTech - Food Technology (UJ) BTech - Food Technology (TUT) National Diploma - Food Technology (CPUT) Teaching Introduction to Food Science and Technology Food Technology 2 Resea
Faculty news
Latest Faculty of Science news
A Lifetime Rooted in Science: Prof. Annah Moteetee Honoured with SAAB Silver Medal
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Professor Annah Moteetee was awarded the prestigious South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Silver Medal. Professor Moteetee, who is currently the executive dean of the Faculty of Science at UJ received this honour during the association’s 51st conference gala dinner held...
UJ’s Prof Dlamini applies nanotechnology for clean, safe water for SA communities
Every year, more pollution impacts the scarce water in South Africa’s rivers, threatening human health, according to Professor Langelihle (Nsika) Dlamini. He was speaking at his professorial inauguration ceremony on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The grim condition of wastewater treat...
AI guides transformation of oil from an indigenous plant to preserve fresh produce, UJ study shows.
Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are using AI to guide the transformation of oil from an indigenous South African plant into a stable powder with potential for preserving fresh produce. Existing postharvest fungicides are effective, affordable and essential for protecting fruit during long storage...
UJ researcher racing against time, preserving almost-extinct traditional medical knowledge
Some South African cultures are rapidly losing their traditional knowledge of medicinal use of indigenous plants, particularly in the Cape. While many of the plants are threatened, the people who still hold centuries-old wisdom about their healing uses are going extinct themselves. At the SARChI Chair in Indigenous...
UJ researchers design highly efficient solar material for water treatment
Researchers at the University of Johannesburg have created a highly efficient material powered by sunlight. It has the potential to clean dirty water or create hydrogen fuel in future, while using very little energy from conventional sources. The three-layer photosensitive material has an unusual ability to perform...
UJ researchers explore snake and scorpion venoms for future anti-cancer treatments
At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), ongoing research on snake and scorpion venoms is moving into a new stage. The Ubuntu Lab led by Professor Lizelle Piater will be investigating how these venoms target cancer cells in the laboratory. “We’ve got to drill down deeper to understand the mechanism of anti-cancer act...
UJ upskills Gauteng Geography teachers to deliver long-term classroom impact
To enhance the professional competencies of secondary school educators, the Department of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies in the Faculty of Science, developed a series of specialized short learning programmes (SLPs). Throughout 2025, four distinct SLPs were successfully offered, focusing on crit...
Academic leader and mathematician Prof Loyiso Nongxa honoured with UJ honorary doctorate
All the graduates from the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg stood up, turned towards their loved ones, and tipped their graduation caps to show them gratitude. This was at the request of honorary doctorate recipient Professor Loyiso Nongxa, who congratulated the graduates and reminded them that w...
Traditional African medicine tree demonstrates complementary effects in blood sugar control
A chemical compound from a tree used in popular traditional African medicine is being developed into a complementary treatment for diabetes at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The tree is highly vulnerable to poaching throughout Southern Africa, and the focus of one of an enormous conservation project. Walburgia...