The School contributes to improving the quality of teaching and learning in schools and higher education institutions through its programmes at BEd, Honours, Master's and Doctoral levels by deepening the knowledge and expertise of educators, lecturers, subject advisors, education support personnel and policy makers in the field of science and mathematics. 

The research competence that the postgraduate students are envisaged to attain can contribute to the scholarship of the teaching and learning in the subjects (Science and Mathematics), which is a national requirement within the broader scope and context of the NQF. 

SSME offers Master's by full thesis. Admission into the doctoral programme is based on a very good performance at the Master's level plus a good proposal and success in an interview conducted in the School.