Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

COURSE AIM The aim of the course is to provide excellent theoretical as well as practical chemical engineering knowledge and skills, that will enable graduates to work independently, innovatively apply and modify engineering practices, solve broadly defined engineering problems and give managerial inputs. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification The purpose of the BEng Tech programme is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills set required to become a competent, practicing engineering technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides: Preparation for careers in Chemical Engineering and associated areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills; for achieving technological proficiency; and for making contributions to the economy and national development. Offering type listed: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Chemical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Engineering Chemistry 1; Engineering Communication; Engineering Mathematics 1; Engineering Physics; Engineering Computer Applications 1; Environmental Law.

Career pathways

Chemical Engineering Technologists are employed across a wide range of manufacturing environments such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, iron and steel, food and beverages, water, and wastewater. The knowledge and skill acquired by Chemical Engineering Technologists are also required to prevent harmful pollutants from escaping into the soil, water, and air, therefore additional career avenues exist within the field of environmental management. Graduates are not limited to formal employment areas – they also make good entrepreneurs! In addition to this, they may also find challenging opportunities in teaching and/or research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) APS Score of 36 using Method 2 (see table below) • English (First language) 5 (60%) • Maths 5 (60%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%) • Physical Science 5 (60%) ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate. • Maths (N4) 60% • Engineering Science (N4) 60% ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV) A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4) • English (60%) • Maths (60%) • Engineering Science (60%) -----------------------------------------------------------

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Closing date for bachelor's/bachelor of science programmes is 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens, with earlier dates for health programmes (30 June 2026 for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy; 31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Opticianry).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply

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