BSc Mathematical Sciences at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Majoring in the Mathematical Sciences is suited to students with an aptitude for mathematics who are interested in applying mathematics to problem-solving in the real world. Mathematical Sciences combines traditional mathematics subjects with courses such as statistics and computer science. Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematical Sciences Study statistics and computations, and develop problem-solving skills. The Mathematical Sciences curriculum will develop your problem-solving skills, combining statistical and computational aspects.

Faculty: Science | Department: Computer Science and Applied Mathematics | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

First year; Mathematics I (Major):; Algebra; Calculus; AND; Computational and Applied Mathematics I:; Mathematical Methods and Modelling; Mechanics; Scientific Computing; AND; Mathematical Statistics; AND; Additional courses yielding a minimum of 54 Level I credits; Second year; Mathematics II:; Basic Analysis; Abstract Mathematics; Differential Equations; Multivariable Calculus; Linear Algebra; A

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 44. APS 44+ English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 7 Mathematics Level 7 Physical Science Level 7 Wait-listing Applicants with 44+ points and English Level 6, Mathematics Level 7 and Physical Sciences Level 7 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. International Applicants National Benchmark Test All applicants to the Faculty of Science are required to write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 There are two tests: The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Both tests must be written in one session. 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. You can register for the NBT before you submit your application to Wits. DO NOT wait for an official notification from Wits to register for and write the tests, as you may miss the

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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