BSc Mathematical Sciences at WIT

Mathematical Science or Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science is an undergraduate Mathematics course. Mathematical science is a broad term that refers to those academic disciplines that are primarily mathematical in nature but may not be universally considered subfields of mathematics proper.

Which school-leaving qualification category do you fall into?

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) 

Admission Requirements for International Qualifications

The National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)

Admission Requirements

Are you an applicant who is currently writing or completed the NSC matric? If you are, then please read the information below regarding admission requirements.

NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results, and other entry requirements where applicable.

Wits tabulate the points score for all subjects on the following basis:

That English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.

Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.

Maths Literacy is accepted for some degrees (see Admission Requirements (NSC)).

Wits do not distinguish between designated vs non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS)

The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation 

NSC Scale of AchievementNSC%Wits APSWits APS%Wits APS for Maths & EnglishWits APS for Life OrientationWits APS for Other subjects

7
6
5
4
3
2
1

80-99
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
0-29
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
0
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
50-59
40-49
30-39
0-29
8 + 2=10
7 + 2=9
6 + 2=8
5 + 2=7
4
3
0
0
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
8
7
6
5
4
3
0
0

What can I do after BSc in mathematical sciences?

MSc Maths.

MSc Actuarial Science.

MSc Financial Mathematics and Computation.

MA/MSc Statistics.

MSc Statistics and Operational Research.

Master of Data Science.

MBA in Finance.

Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics.