School of Biomedical Sciences A global leader in Biomedical Sciences Education and Research
School of Biomedical Sciences A global leader in Biomedical Sciences Education and Research
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School of Biomedical Sciences

Advancing Biomedical Science, Transforming Health

The School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand is a hub of cutting-edge research, world-class education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of the health sciences field, the School brings together expertise in Anatomical Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, and Human Genetics to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in medicine and healthcare today.

Explore Our Three Departments:

The BHSc Office

This office manages the following three tracks in the BHSc Degree, the BHSc Biomedical Track, the BHSc Health Systems Track and the BHSc Exercise Sciences Track.

Anatomical Sciences

The Department of Anatomical Sciences, established in 1919 as the Department of Anatomy, comprises three academic divisions.

Physiology

The Department is the largest provider of physiology teaching in South Africa, and among the largest on the continent.

Explore The Three BHSc Programmes:

Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences offer exciting opportunities within the biological sciences such as molecular medicine, physiology, applied anatomy, and pharmacology.

Health Systems Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Health Systems Sciences allows you to study public health and the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.

Exercise Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Exercise Science provides a foundation of skills and knowledge for exercise scientists and performance specialists.

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