Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Extended Curriculum Programme) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The aim of the course is to provide excellent theoretical as well as practical chemical engineering knowledge and skills, relevant to the needs of the chemical industry and society at large. Graduates of this programme will have the competence to apply engineering skills to chemical engineering problems and plant operations. In the Extended Curriculum with Foundational Provision Programme, first-year subjects of the Diploma are spread over two years (Year 0 and 1), allowing a more supportive academic environment. Offering type listed: 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 Mathematics 1; Engineering Physics 1; Engineering Communication; Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2A; Chemical Engineering Technology 1.

Career pathways

Graduates play an important role in process operations, management, research and development, as well as in environmental management. Employment is found in a wide range of industries including food processing, wine production, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, fertilisers, fuel technology, oil refining, minerals processing, chemical manufacturing, and synthetic fibres. Employment opportunities also exist in government and higher education institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: Subject to the space availability, consideration will be given for admitting students to the ECP programmes with: English 50%; with one of either Mathematics or Physical Science 50%, and the other with a minimum of 45%. Meeting these requirements does not automatically imply that applicants will be accepted. First option for admission, selection and placement will be given. ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) APS Score of 30 using Method 2 (see table below) • English (First language) 4 (50%) • Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%) • Physical Science 4 (50%) ----------------------------------------------------------- - 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. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).

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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