The Faculty of Science is known for strong teaching programmes and impactful research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. With global research collaborations, it aims to be internationally recognized as Africa’s top research-intensive science faculty, producing competitive, locally relevant research.

Matthew Verbeek
MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology, UCT
BSc Honours in Molecular and Cell Biology, UCT
BSc in Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCT
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Anathi Manyakanyaka
MSc specialising in Applied Ocean Sciences, UCT
BSc Honours specialising in Oceans and Atmospheric Science, UCT
BSc specialising in Environmental & Geographical Science and Oceans & Atmosphere Science, UCT
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Elzanne Singels
PhD in Archaeology specialising in Archaeobotany, UCT
MSc Conservation Ecology specialising in Palaeo-ethnobotany and Botany, Stellenbosch University
BSc Conservation Ecology, Stellenbosch University
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Tamlyn Shaw
MMed Biochemistry, UCT
BSc Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UCT
BSc Biological and Physical Sciences, Stellenbosch University
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BSc Honours in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UCT
BSc Biological and Physical Sciences, Stellenbosch University

Tumelo Morapi
BSc Honours in Environmental and Resource Studies, University of Limpopo
BSc Environmental and Geographical Sciences, plus Applied Biology, UCT
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BSc Environmental and Geographical Sciences, plus Applied Biology, UCT

Jessica Kavonic
MSc Climate Change and Sustainable Development, UCT
BSc Hon Atmospheric Science, UCT
BSc Environmental and Geographical Science, Ecology and Oceanography, UCT
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BSc Hon Atmospheric Science, UCT
BSc Environmental and Geographical Science, Ecology and Oceanography, UCT