Overview

Key Features

The Geochemistry (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg emphasises the chemical composition and evolution of the major divisions of planet Earth: core, mantle and crust. It draws on results from cosmochemistry (including meteorites), along with geochemical and geophysical information of the Earth. Theoretical material will be integrated with practical components that will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the various analytical methods and instruments available to geologists and geochemists for the analysis of various samples (rocks, minerals, soils, etc).

Rock and mineral chemistry is one of the most informative aspects of Earth Science and one of the most powerful tools in understanding the formation of the Earth and processes that operate on Earth. Using geochemical tools requires state-of-the-art instrumentation. Geochemistry often requires ultra-clean laboratories along with advanced mass spectrometers for measuring isotopic ratios and elemental abundances. These advanced techniques build on foundational field and petrological observations.

Career Opportunities

Geochemists have many of the same career options as geologists in mining, mineral exploration, energy resources, and hydrogeology. Additionally, their grounding in analytical methods provides an excellent foundation for careers in scientific research as well as laboratory-based consulting companies, opening up a wider-range of additional career opportunities for the graduate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project in Geology
Solid Earth Geochemistry and Geoanalysis
Surficial Geochemistry
Structural Geology and Mineralisation Processes
Advanced Petrology & Geochemistry
Hydrogeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Chemistry Geology View 22 other Bachelors in Chemistry in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
A pass in the relevant major course at this University or any other university whose programme has been approved by Senate.
At least 60% average in the final undergraduate course.
Priority is given to graduates who have completed a BSc Geological Sciences or equivalent in the School of Geosciences, with a minimum of 60% in Geology III. Non-Wits applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
Applications from individuals who have been outside of academia for a period of time should include a motivation as to why they want to pursue an Honours degree in Geology and a strong recommendation from their current or previous employer.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year
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Citizens or residents

46280 ZAR / year

≈ 46280 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R46,280 – R55,190

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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