84 UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG The Faculty of Science prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse scientific community of scholars who are passionate about continually renewing the learning experience of our students, expanding the research profile of the University and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes. Innovative education, internationally competitive research, as well as socially aware community development, are integrated into a dynamic synergy. We provide outstanding service to our students with regards to teaching and learning programmes, state-of-the-art facilities, in-service training and an environment that is conducive to life-long learning. Four year programmes are offered as alternative access routes to students who require them. Academic support and mentorship programmes are also provided to students who need additional guidance and assistance. Our students are in great demand in the business sector and contribute significantly to the relevant industries. The Faculty is an active player in a wider network of national and international partnerships and collaborations. Joint Postgraduate degrees with many European Universities through the Erasmus Mundus programme of the Netherlands and with Tohoku University in Japan serve as examples. With regard to undergraduate programmes, we are proud that UJ holds accreditation from the BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT (in the United Kingdom), for our BSc degree programmes in Information Technology. Our Actuarial Science programme is also accredited by the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA). In 2020 we also obtained international accreditation for our Food Science programmes. Our partnerships with prestigious institutions are testimony to the high esteem that our staff, students and programmes enjoy in the national and international community. Each year, several staff members and students receive national and international acclaim for research and other academic achievements on Postgraduate level. The Faculty is particularly proud that it has unique state-of-the-art analytical research facilities, e.g. Spectrum, which house multi-user analytical instrumentation. The Faculty of Science is fully committed to having a positive and noteworthy impact on the global community in terms of research, innovation, teaching and service. Extended programmes will only consider new first-time entering candidates for admission, these are candidates with no previous studies from a Higher Education Institution. Disclaimer: Due to limited space, fulfilling all the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into a programme. Jurik Peter / Shutterstock.com
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