STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Studying science opens doors to exciting careers in fields like medical research, chemistry, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, and environmental sciences. BSc General This is a flexible degree programme that allows you to design your own curriculum. If you are interested in a more specialised BSc degree, you may choose from one of the fields below.
Faculty: Science | Department: Across all schools | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The general BSc is a flexible three-year programme that allows you to ‘design’ your own degree. However, some fields of study may be restricted. WHEN PLANNING YOUR BSC DEGREE, KEEP IN MIND: You need two major courses at third year Level.
The BSc degree is primarily a stepping stone to further study. An additional year of study could lead to a teaching qualification or a more specialised Honours qualification.
BSc General APS 42+ English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5 Mathematics Level 5 Waitlisting Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability BSc in other fields APS between 42 and 44+, depending on the field of study. Please see specific entries for APS and subject requirements. National Benchmark Test All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission. There are two tests. The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support during the course of their studies. Click here for more information. International Applicants
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.
Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.
Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
STEM
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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