W64013 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Qualification overview

Entry Requirements

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.

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

Subjects                                     Requirements

1 Mathematics                             level 5

2 Physical Science l                      level 5 

4 English                                       level 4

With a minimum APS score of 14 based on the 3 subjects.

Or a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry NQF Level 6.