BSc Chemistry focuses on the study of various branches of chemistry such as Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry along with elective subjects like Analytical methods in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and Industrial Chemicals and Environment.
Admission requirements
The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.
Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).
Grade 11 results are used for the provisional admission of prospective students.
Final admission is based on the Grade 12 results.
Minimum requirements
Achievement level
Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Science
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
5 3 C C 5 3 C C 5 3 C C 32
Candidates who do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for BSc (Chemistry), may be considered for admission to the BSc – Extended programme for the Physical Sciences.
The BSc – Extended programme takes place over a period of four years instead of the normal three years.
Admission requirements for BSc Extended programme for Physical Sciences:
Minimum requirements
Achievement level
Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Science
APS
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
4 3 D D 4 3 D D 4 3 D D 26
Minimum duration of study 3 years
What is the scope of B Sc chemistry?
The employment areas for the BSc Chemistry graduates include pharmaceutical industries, chemical manufacturers, forensic science department, plastic industries, agrochemical industries, etc.
Apart from these, they are also recruited in other fields such as oil, gas and power sectors and even in defence services.
What can I do with a BSC in chemistry in South Africa?
Chemical technician.
Laboratory analyst.
Analytical chemist.
Polymer technologist in the paint, rubber and plastic industries.
Teacher or lecturer.
Industrial chemist.
Production chemist.
Research chemist.