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BSc in Chemistry at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This programme studies substances and materials through laboratory experiments, instrumentation, calculations and modelling, and links closely with physics, mathematics, biochemistry, computer science and geology.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/07/2026)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Core chemistry with cross-disciplinary application to research, industry, environment and health.

Career pathways

Synthetic chemist, materials scientist, chemical pathologist, forensic chemist, analytical chemist, drug analyst, patent lawyer, environmental chemist, geochemist, food chemist, polymer chemist, soil chemist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 34. NSC/IEB: English HL/FAL achievement level 5, Mathematics achievement level 5, Physical Sciences achievement level 5, APS 34.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 76,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc (Chemistry)'); the source states a range of R76,000 to R96,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separate ranges. Excludes Source

Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/07/2026)

Duration: 3 years, full-time

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