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Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences (Geology) at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A BSc in Physical Sciences with a Geology major (code BSC766), including mineralogy, petrology, structural and sedimentary geology, field geology, stratigraphy and economic geology, with chemistry, geography or mathematics electives.

Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Physical and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Geology, Chemistry, Calculus, Algebra, Geography. Year 2: Mineralogy and petrography, GIS for Geologists, Sedimentary rocks and structural geology, Field Geology, Remote Sensing. Year 3: Petrology, Stratigraphy and geophysics, Economic and Applied Geology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. NSC with bachelor degree admission and at least 30 APS; subject ratings required in English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences (4 at 50-59% or 5 at 60-69% as stated).

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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