Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma program builds on the topics covered in the Advanced Diploma and specializes in modern areas of development. Advanced topics in different areas of Analytical Chemistry instrumentation related to a wide range of fields will be covered. Utilisation of methods of chemical quality assurance will address the statistics of calibration, validation and multivariate analysis. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Advanced Chemical Quality Assurance; Advanced Techniques in Chemical Analysis; Chemistry Research Project; Professional Development.

Career pathways

Industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, mining, metallurgy and educational institutions will employ graduates from this course. Successful graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma will fill positions in diverse careers such as Analysts, Technicians, Quality Control Chemists, Laboratory Managers, Research & Development, Water Quality Analysts and Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent, i.e. BSc in Chemistry, preferably with a 60% average in the subjects completed in the NQF level 7 qualification. Selection of applicants will reside with the Chemistry department’s selection committee. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION This qualification is accredited by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Graduates can become full members of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) after successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

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.

Postgraduate diploma applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026 for both national and international applicants; applications open on Monday, 11 May 2026.

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/postgraduate/apply

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