BSc in Chemistry at University of Stellenbosch

BSc Chemistry is a three-year undergraduate course that one can apply after completing 12th from the science stream.

Minimum Requirement

Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or
First Additional Language) 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• Mathematics 70%

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration: 3 years

What are the jobs for BSc chemistry?

Analytical Chemist.

Lab Manager Analytical Chemistry.

Research Associate Analytical Chemistry.

Teacher Analytical Chemistry.

Senior Process Analytical Scientist.

Chemical technician.

Laboratory analyst.

Analytical chemist.

Polymer technologist in the paint, rubber, and plastic industries.

Teacher or lecturer.

Industrial chemist.

Production chemist.

Research chemist.

What is a BSc chemistry subject?

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.

What is the salary for BSc chemistry?

Core SubjectsInitial Annual Salary
B.Sc Chemistry/Biochemistry etc.Rs. 2,00,000 to 8,40,000
B.Sc Biology/Microbiology/Zoology/Botany etc.Rs. 2,40,000 to 7,20,000
B.Sc Environmental Sciences/Earth Sciences/Geology etc.Rs. 1,80,000 to 6,00,000

How much do chemical scientists earn in South Africa?

R543,466 (ZAR)/yr.