BSc Chemistry with Chemical Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

This is a unique offering from Wits where one can attain two degrees within five years. A chemical engineer is a professional who applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to the process of converting raw materials into useful products. Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering As a chemical engineer, you will build on the findings of research chemists, who work with small amounts of materials in the laboratory. You will be concerned with the design, construction, operation and marketing of equipment that can reproduce the processes or products developed by chemists on a large scale.

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; Algebra I; Calculus I; AND; Physics I; AND; Engineering Analysis and Design; AND Choose ONE; Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA; Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA; The International Relations of South Africa and Africa I; Introduction to Political Studies I; Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation I; Identity and Society I; Second-year (pr

Career pathways

Some industries that employ Chemical Engineers: Energy: Chemical engineers develop and improve methods for extracting, processing, and transporting energy resources (e.g. oil, gas, and coal).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 43. APS 43+ English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5 Mathematics Level 6 Physical Science Level 6 Wait-listing Applicants with 40-42 points may be waitlisted, subject to place availability. 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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