UFS Bachelor of Science BSc Chemistry Course
About
Chemists examine the composition, structure and properties of different materials, as well as the processes and changes they undergo. They work in research and development, as well as production and inspection. (GO STUDY)
In the research and development field, the properties, the composition of matter and the laws that govern the combination of elements are investigated. Chemists use research findings to help create or improve products. They analyse organic or inorganic compounds to determine their chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy or spectrophotometry techniques. They induce changes in the composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis. (GOSTUDY)
This learning programme makes provision for the student who is interested in Chemistry. Careers include working in industry, research laboratories, and teaching at schools or universities. Postgraduate studies can be pursued in Chemistry, if the prerequisites are met. Careers/fields of study: Careers in research laboratories, e.g. CSIR and Sasol; academia, e.g. university lecturing and research; industry, e.g. petrochemical, rubber, manufacturing, paint, food, mining, water purification, etc.
Chemistry in combination with Biological subjects:
This learning programme makes provision for a student who is interested in Chemistry and the Biological Sciences where the foundation of Biological systems and Chemistry is involved. It includes careers in any manufacturing industry, as well as in fields such as medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture (including livestock, crops, pest control, soil, and water), forestry, environmental, waste and pollution management, and various careers in the marine environment. Postgraduate studies may be continued in Chemistry or any of the Biological Sciences if the necessary prerequisites are met.
Careers/fields of study: Careers in industry, e.g. food and beverage, brewing, mining, water purification, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, forestry, pollution.
Our faculty is a vibrant place that attracts both national and international students as a result of its stimulating curriculum, and to which scholars are lured because of our exciting research agenda. We are an engaged faculty, whose interactions with its community is integrated with research and teaching. The faculty provides opportunities for further study, research, and scholarly community engagement in diverse disciplines spanning the natural, agricultural, and building sciences.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES ABOUT ANY OF THESE PROGRAMMES PLEASE CONTACT:
Enquiries: Dr Johan Venter | +27 51 401 3336
Requirements
- NSC and an AP of 30
- Language of instruction on level 4 (50%)
- Mathematics on level 5 (60%)
- Life Sciences on level 5 (60%)
- Physical Sciences on level 4 (50%)
- NBT for Academic (AL) and Quantitative (QL) Literacy Test; and Mathematics Test (MT)
BSc Chemistry
| Programme Description | Minimum Admission Requirements | |||||||||
| Programme | Academic Plan Code | AP | Language of instruction | Mathematics | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | Compulsory National Benchmark Test | Campus | ||
| BSc majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry | BC432119 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
| BSc majoring in Chemistry and Food Sciences | BC432129 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
| BSc majoring in Chemistry and Microbiology | BC432139 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
| BSc majoring in Chemistry and Physics | BC432140 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
| BSc majoring in Chemistry and Botany | BC432120 | 30 | 4 (50%) | 5 (60%) | 5 (60%) | 4 (50%) | AL, QL, MT | BC | ||
Notes:
- If Biological subjects are the second major, Life Sciences at level 5 (60%) is required.
- If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit 80 students based on academic excellence in the second year, and only 60 students in the third year.
ADMISSION
Pay attention to the following important information:
- Higher Education South Africa (HESA) set specific admission requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African university. If you finished school in or after 2008, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for admission to a Bachelor’s Degree at any South African university:
- Four (4) of the seven (7) subjects included in your NSC subject package, must be from the designated subject list.
- Achieve a performance level of at least 4 (50%) in each of these four (4) subjects
- All admission requirements apply to first year students in 2018.
- Admission to study at the UFS is dependent on the following:
- Your application meets all the minimum requirements for the programme
- The programme must have available space and capacity to admit students
- You have to submit valid school results with your application
- The UFS reserves to right to change the minimum requirements of each programme without notifying you.
- Applications for all non-selection programmes close on 29 September 2017.
An admission point (AP) consisting of seven levels is used. Points will be awarded for six academic modules.
No points will be awarded for achievement levels lower than 30%:
| Percentage | 7 (90-100%) | 7 (80-89%) | 6 (70-79%) | 5 (60-69%) | 4 (50-59%) | 3 (40-49%) | 2 (30-39%) |
| AP | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
One point is awarded for Life Orientation (LO) from achievement level 5 (60%) or higher.
How to apply
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE FOR SA, SADC AND NON-SADC STUDENTS
ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9538.
Remember to upload copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign it, and post it with all the relevant documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Remember to include copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES ABOUT ANY OF THESE PROGRAMMES PLEASE CONTACT:
Enquiries: Dr Johan Venter | +27 51 401 3336