Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with Biochemistry and Chemistry
A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, (abbreviated BSIT or B.Sc IT), is a Bachelor’s degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in the Information technology field.
A BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR studies the intersection of biology and chemistry and explores life at the molecular level. Studying biochemistry is a way for students to build interdisciplinary knowledge in the sciences. A Bachelor of Science in biochemistry can lead to jobs in research, medicine, biotech, and more.
Admission Requiremet
Mathematics level 4
Physical Science level 4
DURATION: 3 years
There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programs have combinations of 2 majors. Here is an approximate structure for our mainstream BSc degrees:
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Obtaining the qualification BSc in Physical and Chemical Sciences offers you diverse career opportunities available in various industries and organizations, such as:
Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB)
Universities and secondary schools
Government organizations (SABS, MRC, NECSA, MINTEK)
Pharmaceutical industries
Water boards
Forensic laboratories
Textile industry
Agriculture sector
Plant & Process managers
Laboratory assistants
Chemical analyst and/or modulator
Physicists, specifically, are needed in the following fields/institutions:
NECSA (Nuclear Energy Commission of South Africa) e.g. the manufacture of silicon discs by the method of radiation with the Safari-1 reactor
ARC; Agricultural Research Council for the general development of applicable technologies
HartRAO; Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomic Observatory for research
IMT; Geophysicist, oceanic and space technology at the Institute of Maritime Technology
MRC; medical research (including hospitals) with focus on radiation technology (health physicist)
NVS; National Accelerator Centre for research and radiation technology
SAAO; Research in astronomy and astrophysics
SABS; Development of technologies implemented by the South African Buro of Standards
SAWB; Development of weather and climate models
CSIR; Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in development of various technologies such as aerodynamics and laser technology
Eskom; Nuclear reactor industry such as Koeberg and Palindaba
SADF (South African Defence Force) Technology development and lecturing at the Military Academy in Saldanha
De Beers Industrial Diamond Division (now Element Six) Basic and applied research on diamonds
Telkom; Telecommunication, satellite technology, optic fiber, laser technology, and nanotechnology.
Biochemist Average Salary
The average salary for a Biochemist in SA is R 219 146 gross per year (R 18 260 gross per month), which is 22% lower than South Africa’s national average salary.
Salary Range: a Biochemist can expect an average starting salary of R 58 604.
The highest salaries can exceed R 510 826.