QUALIFICATION CODE: W64013

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The qualification is designed to produce graduates with solid foundations in all branches of chemistry. The graduates also take additional mathematics courses up to level two, thereby improving their capability to understand physical science phenomena.

The additional industrial and environmental chemistry courses will help students understand their environments and improve their environmental consciousness. Chemists are employed in every sphere of human activity. Chemistry graduates are highly sought after in the private as well as in the public science sectors.

A chemistry degree is also a good basis for further studies in chemical engineering, finance and business studies.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A National Senior or vocational certificate (NQF level) with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

Minimum APS score of 14 based on the three subjects.

OR

A National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (NQF Level 6).

QUALIFICATION CODE: W64023

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science in Physics

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Physics enables learners to gain a solid foundation in physics. The learners will take mathematics modules up to level three and will be competent to work in situations where a firm grasp of mathematics is required to analyse physics-related problems properly.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A National Senior or vocational certificate at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

With an APS score of 13 based on the three subjects.

QUALIFICATION CODE: W64024

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science in Physics (ECP)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Physics (ECP) enables learners to gain a solid foundation in physics. It is the same as the Bachelor of Science mainstream but completed over a period of four years.

The learners will take mathematics modules up to level 4 and will be competent to work in situations where a firm grasp of mathematics is required to analyse physics-related problems properly.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A National Senior or vocational certificate at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

With an APS score of 11 based on the three subjects.

Students may obtain two Level 3 passes in any of these subjects.

QUALIFICATION CODE: W64014

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ECP)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Physics (ECP) enables learners to gain a solid foundation in physics. The learners will take mathematics modules up to level three and will be competent to work in situations where a firm grasp of mathematics is required to analyse physics-related problems properly.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A National Senior or vocational certificate (NQF Level 4) with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

With an APS score of 11 based on the three subjects.

Students may obtain two Level 3 passes in any of these subjects.

QUALIFICATION CODE: W64026

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Honours programme is designed to equip successful students with a solid framework to:

• independently handle both high level postgraduate research in chemistry
• handle advanced chemical concepts from among the contemporary and emerging discipline areas

The programme is presented with a higher degree of flexibility to cater for the student’s own cognitive inclinations and preferences in high level chemistry without stressing institutional resources and upsetting the balance of available professional expertise.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with achievement not less than 65% for the major third year Chemistry modules

• Candidates who fall below this minimum may be admitted at the discretion of the Department

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5677

QUALIFICATION NAME: Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this qualification is to provide BSc in Physics graduates with specialized knowledge, research skills and applied competence that will assist them to further develop themselves to be recognized natural scientists in South Africa and beyond. The Honours degree is also considered as the minimum requirement for further postgraduate studies.

The programme exposes the graduates to real-life physical, socio-economic and built environment challenges which necessitate them to develop appropriate skills to address them at local, regional and national levels. Eventually, South Africa will have sufficient personnel or experts in Physics that will take up managerial or leadership positions at all levels of society.

Graduates of this qualification will learn both the principles and practical applications of Physics such as optimal use of electrical and magnetic materials as well as making decisions on choice of materials for practical mechanical applications.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with achievement not less than 60% for the major third year Physics modules

• Candidates who fall below this minimum may be admitted at the discretion of the Department

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5679

QUALIFICATION NAME: Master of Science in Chemistry

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

The Master of Science in Chemistry programme is designed to equip successful students to:

• independently handle high level postgraduate research in chemistry
• accurately communicate scientific findings from research work in the form of a scientific report/thesis and/or scientific journal article

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Honours in Chemistry with a minimum average of 65% (NQF Level 7)

• Advanced Diploma in Chemistry with a minimum of 70% (NQF Level 7)

• BPharm or B Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 70% in Chemistry modules (NQF Level 7)

QUALIFICATION CODE: WS5623

QUALIFICATION NAME: Master of Science in Physics

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:
The Master of Science in Physics programme is designed to equip successful students to:

• independently handle high level postgraduate research in Physics
• accurately communicate scientific findings from research work in the form of a scientific report/thesis and/or scientific journal article

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Honours in Physics with a minimum of 60% (NQF Level 7)