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Higher Certificate in Applied Sciences at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

One-year, 128-credit, NQF level 5 Higher Certificate (HCIAS1, SAQA ID 117922) offered by the Department of Mathematics at Steve Biko Campus. It addresses shortcomings in school Mathematics and Physical Science for applicants to the Faculties of Engineering and the Built Environment and Applied Sciences who meet all other admission requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory Mathematics A and B, Physics A and B, Communications for Science, Elementary Didactics for Tutoring, Cornerstone 101 and Introduction to Statistics, plus one elective option: Chemistry with Statistics for Applied Science; Introduction to Engineering and the Built Environment with Computer Aided Drawing and Design; or Introduction to Shipboard Operations with Navigation - Electronic Navigation Systems. All 10 modules must be passed to stay eligible for transfer into other qualifications (for example Analytical Chemistry, Food Science and Biotechnology, Maritime Studies, Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering).

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Entry requirements

NSC (diploma entry): English rating 4, Mathematics rating 3, Physical Science rating 3; or English 4, Technical Mathematics 3, Technical Science 3. Senior Certificate: English HG E / SG C, Mathematics HG E / SG C, Physical Science HG E / SG C. NCV Level 4 with statutory diploma requirements: 50% each in English, Mathematics and Physical Science. N4 Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Science at 50% together with English also qualify. Selection is by ranking on academic performance because places are limited; applicants must meet all admission requirements for the target diploma or degree except Mathematics and Physical Science. Apply through CAO (code DU-D-HAS).

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.

Duration: 1 Year full time

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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