Faculty of Science
Careers in Science
Are you considering pursuing a career in the natural sciences, but unsure which career options there are? On this page, we show you where and how our BSc-alumni found interesting careers in their respective fields and, looking back on their years of study, give advice on what they would have done differently. We encourage all our students to follow-up on their three-year BSc degree with a postgraduate qualification. This will enable you to gain recognition (and registration where relevant) as a professional scientist. If you are one of our alumni, and would like to share your story, then please contact us.
Physical Sciences
(Chemistry; Earth Sciences; GeoInformatics; Physics)
Ilhaam Groenewald
Chief Director Maties Sport
Prof Richard Stevens
Prof Sibusio Moyo
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and
Innovation
Prof Stam Tshehla
Prof Nico Koopman
Dr Ronel Retief
Registrar
MSc Quantum Computing
MSc student tackles one of the major challenge in quantum computing
PhD Chemistry
Chemistry postgraduate off to Lindau for Nobel Laureate Meeting
BScHons in Geology
“I love the versatility of my work”, says geology alumnus
BSc Physics
You don't have to be a genius to work with neutrinos
BSc Earth Sciences
Developing SA's earth observation industry is his passion
BSc Chemistry & Polymer Science
In this job you will never be bored
BScHons in Polymer Science
Any chemist's dream job - working for BASF
For more careers in Chemistry specifically, click here
Biological Sciences
(Biodiversity and Ecology; Human Life Sciences; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; Sport Science)
BSc in Molecular Biology
The teaching profession is teeming with opportunities for BSc-graduates
MSc in Biochemistry
Never a dull moment: selling microscopes to doctors, pathologists, geologists...
BSc in Human Life Sciences
BSc-degree in Human Life Sciences a stepping stone for career in neurophysiology
BSc degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Applying your chemistry skills in the agricultural sector
PhD in Botany
Valuable postgrad skills in science transferred to career in textile design
PhD Ethnobotany
PhD student in Ethnobotany
MSc Molecular Zoology
Junior Captain Scott medal for best MSc thesis in zoology
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Applying your microbiology lab-skills in the wine industry
BSc Biodiversity and Ecology
I'm in my element working in nature
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Biochemistry postgrad now manager at biomedical firm
BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
'Qualification in science is never a waste’ says BSc alumnus
BSc Human Life Sciences
From BSc to clinical research associate
Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science
(Biomathematics; Mathematics; Financial Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Mathematical Statistics; Operations Research; Abstract Mathematics)
BScHons in Computer Science
Software developer for a financial technology company
BSc Mathematical Sciences
Using applied mathematics in the banking industry
BSc Mathematical Sciences
SU alumnus’ business ‘most innovative’ in Western Cape
Stream Computer Science
Work internationally with a BSc in Computer Science
Stream Computer Science
Dream jobs: software developer at BlackGinger
MSc in Mathematics
Inspired by mathematics