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Bachelor of Science Honours in Physical Sciences at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

An honours covering advanced Chemistry, Physics and Geography with a research project introducing the postgraduate academic experience.

Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Physical and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least 120 credits: five or six compulsory modules, elective modules, and a compulsory research project; specialisations in Chemistry, Geography and Physics.

Career pathways

Research and development, chemical analysis, quality control, environmental monitoring, laboratories, government departments and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acknowledged bachelor qualification at NQF level 7 or cognate qualification with an average of at least 60% in four major subjects in the final undergraduate year; RPL may apply.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.spu.ac.za/index.php/how-to-apply/

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