Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Statistics at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical Statistics is offered in the Faculty of Science at Nelson Mandela University. Full-time duration is 1 years.

Faculty: Science | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 8 qualification of 120 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Applied Mathematician, Mathematical Statistician, Mathematician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Only candidates who satisfy Senate that they have attained an acceptable level of competence in their studies for the Bachelor’s degree, shall be admitted to studies for the Honours degree. In particular a student shall, in addition to special provisions in departmental requirements as stated in the General List of Modules, have received an average mark of at least 60% at third-year level for the subject he/she intends to study at Honours level. Notwithstanding this requirement, FMC may grant a concession in exceptional circumstances, on the recommendation of the Head of the relevant department.

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 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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