BSc Chemistry at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Study the structure, composition, behaviour and energetics of substances. BSc in the field of Physical Sciences (Chemistry) Majors: Chemistry and Applied Chemistry Chemistry is often considered the central science because it bridges physical (physics, astronomy, earth science) and life (biology, zoology, botany, ecology) sciences. Chemistry investigates the composition, structure, and properties of matter.

Faculty: Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

First-year; Chemistry I; AND; MATH I OR Auxiliary Mathematics; AND; Any other TWO Level I courses (Recommended courses: Physics I); Second-year (pre-requisite: >59% in CHEM I, >50% MATH I); Chemistry II A; Analytical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Chemistry II B; Organic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; AND; Any TWO other Level II courses; Third-year; Chemistry III A; Analytical Chemistry; Organic

Career pathways

Some industries that employ Chemistry Students: Chemical: Chemists develop new products, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure product quality (e.g. plastics, detergents, cosmetics, paint, electronics, and materials for home construction) Pharmaceutical: Chemists develop, synthesise and classify new drugs, improve drug delivery systems, and test the safety and efficacy of new drugs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 42. APS 42+ English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5 Mathematics Level 6 Physical Science Level 5 Wait-listing Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. 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 their studies.

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

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