Extended Bachelor of Science at University of Northwest
with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry
with Applied Mathematics and Electronics
with Computer Science and Mathematics
with Chemistry and Computer Science
with Chemistry and Mathematics
with Physics and Applied Mathematics
with Physics and Mathematics
with Biochemistry and Chemistry
with Chemistry and Physics
with Physics and Computer Science
with Computer Science and Electronics
with Electronics and Physics
with Electronics and Mathematics
Ext BSC in Mathematical Sciences with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with Botany and MicrobiologyExt BSc in Environmental Sciences with
Botany and ChemistryExt BSc in Environmental Sciences with Computer Science and GeographyExt BSc in Environmental Sciences with
Geography and Botany
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with
Microbiology and Chemistry
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with
Chemistry and Geography
Ext BSc in Environmental Sciences with
Botany and Biochemistry
Ext BSc in Biological Sciences with
Microbiology and Biochemistry
Admission Requirement
Mathematics level 3
English level 4
Physical Sciences level 3
DURATION: 4 years
There are a variety of POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for someone with a BSc, especially at the NWU, because our programmes 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 organisations, such as:
Petrochemical industry (SASOL, AECI, OMNIA, Sentrachem, SAB)
Universities and secondary schools
Government organisations (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 fibre, laser technology and nanotechnology