Undergraduate prospectus Applicants with a National Senior Certifcate ( NSC ) or Independent Examinations Board ( IEB ) Certifcate Make today matter www.up.ac.za 2025
1 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 CONTENTS 1. Become a proud UP student 1 University of Pretoria contact information 1 University of Pretoria banking details 1 Apply to study at the University of Pretoria 1 Check your application status 1 Closing dates 1 Tuition fees 1 Helpful websites/links 1 2. FLY@UP assist frst-year awards 2 Other Fly@UP Awards 2 3. Online application process for studies in 2025 3 4. Undergraduate programmes 5 General admission regulations that apply to all prospective students 5 University of Pretoria programme qualifcation verifcation 5 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 6 Faculty of Education 7 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 8 Faculty of Health Sciences 10 Faculty of Humanities 11 Faculty of Law 13 Faculty of Theology and Religion 13 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 14 Faculty of Veterinary Science 18 5. Postgraduate studies 18 1. BECOME A PROUD UP STUDENT The University of Pretoria (UP) is a diverse and dynamic university community comprising students from all over the world. It has nine faculties (Education; Humanities; Economic and Management Sciences; Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology; Law; Natural and Agricultural Sciences; Theology and Religion; Veterinary Science and Health Sciences) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The University of Pretoria’s degrees are internationally recognised and are structured similarly to those of the world’s best universities. A number of professional support departments at the University help ensure that all staf and student activities, spread over six campuses, are executed with the necessary quality, relevance, diversity and sustainability. University of Pretoria contact information Location Postal address Student Service Centre University of Pretoria cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street Hatfeld South Africa University of Pretoria Private Bag X20 Hatfeld 0028 South Africa Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111 Email ssc@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za University of Pretoria banking details University bank accounts Account holder University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Bank ABSA Standard Bank Branch Hatfeld Hatfeld Swift code (Branch code: 632005) (Branch code: 011545) Account number 214 000 0038 012 602 604 Deposit reference Initials and surname Initials and surname Apply to study at the University of Pretoria Applications open on 1 April in the year preceding studies. All study programmes at the University of Pretoria are number-limited. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible after 1 April . Before you start with your online application process, ensure that you have the following on hand as you will be required to upload these documents with your online application. ƒ A scanned (PDF) copy of your fnal Grade 11 examination report indicating your promotion mark; ƒ A scanned (PDF) copy of your ID or your birth certifcate; and ƒ A scanned (PDF) copy of your proof of payment of the application fee, if you paid at a bank. Note: Certifcation of these documents is NOT required. The documents should be scanned separately. Ensure that you label these documents correctly, have no special characters in the fle names and that the fles are not password-protected. Check your application status ƒ Apply with your fnal Grade 11 (or equivalent) results. ƒ Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission. ƒ Applicants can expect feedback by September at the latest. ƒ Please check your application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at www1.up.ac.za. ƒ Final admission will be based on the applicant’s fnal school-year NSC or equivalent results. Closing dates ƒ Applications for programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary Science close on 31 May . ƒ Applications for programmes in all the other faculties close on 30 June . Tuition fees Once you have been accepted to study the programme of your choice, fees are payable. Information on the latest estimated fees can be found at the web pages as indicated below. Please note that these are the estimated tuition fees for 2024 and will be updated for 2025. ƒ Undergraduate tuition fees per faculty: www.up.ac.za/student-fees/ article/2735910/undergraduate-tuitionfees-per-faculty ƒ When to pay what: www.up.ac.za/student-fees/article/2735925/ when-to-pay-what ƒ General information on fees and funding: www.up.ac.za/fees-and- funding Published by the Department of Enrolment and Student Administration in December 2023. Comments and queries can be directed to ssc@up.ac.za or Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111. Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to, or updating of the information in this publication may be afected from time to time without prior notifcation. The accuracy, correctness, or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verifcation. The user is kindly requested to, at all times, verify the correctness of the published information with the University. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever. Helpful websites/links ƒ www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate ƒ www.up.ac.za/fees-and- funding ƒ www.up.ac.za/ accommodation ƒ www.gostudy.mobi ƒ www.up.ac.za/sport ƒ www.nsfas.org.za ƒ www.gostudy.net/up ƒ juniortukkie.online ƒ www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie ƒ www.virtualcampus.up.ac.za ƒ www.up.ac.za/faculties ƒ https://linus.up.ac.za/ calendars ƒ www.up.ac.za/online- application
University of Pretoria 2 2. FLY@UP ASSIST FIRST-YEAR AWARDS TABLE 1: FLY@UP ASSIST FIRST-YEAR AWARDS Umalusi issued school-leaving certifcates such as NSC, IEB and SACAI, irrespective of citizenship (Note: Amounts indicated in the table below are for 2024 and may be adjusted for 2025) Qualifying average percentage All faculties 80%–89.99% R16 000 90%–100% R42 000 Conditions for the above awards: ƒ Table 1 is primarily applicable to candidates applying at the University of Pretoria with Umalusi school leaving certifcates (NSC, IEB and SACAI). ƒ FLY@UP Assist First-Year Awards are based on the fnal school-year examination results as issued by Umalusi via the Department of Basic Education. ƒ These awards are made automatically to frst-time entering frst-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria. Students do not apply for these awards. ƒ First-time entering frst-year students who register for studies at UP directly after Grade 12 (fnal school-year) or who took a gap year(s) after their fnal school-year, who meet the award criteria will be considered. ƒ Students who have previously registered at a tertiary educational institution before registration at UP will not be considered for FLY@UP Assist First-Year awards. Students who registered at UP in previous years, are also not considered. ƒ For candidates who present an NSC/IEB Certifcate, actual percentages obtained for the six (6) best subjects taken, excluding Life Orientation, is used. Certain subjects are EXCLUDED in the calculation of average percentages: - Life Orientation - Mathematics Paper 3 - Additional Mathematics - Practical Music Grade 4 and 5 (Note: Practical Music Grades 6, 7 and 8 are considered for inclusion in the calculation of the average percentage—if your music report for this subject is not part of your NSC report, please submit your ofcial music report to the Student Service Centre at ssc@up.ac.za, before commencement of classes.) ƒ The calculation of the average percentage is based on the University of Pretoria’s formula, per examination authority and not on the number of distinctions achieved. ƒ The average percentage is not rounded of. ƒ Results obtained for papers that have been re-marked are not considered for award purposes. ƒ This award will be cancelled for students who discontinue, are excluded or who terminate their studies for whatever reason during the year in which the award is made. No payouts of the award will be allowed. TABLE 2: FLY@UP ASSIST FIRST-YEAR AWARDS School-leaving certifcates not issued by Umalusi. A maximum of R30 000 per student can be awarded, irrespective of citizenship (Note: Amounts indicated in the table below are for 2024 and may be adjusted for 2025) Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) A-Level: A*, A or B symbol R5 000 IBDP: Higher Level 6 or 7 symbol R5 000 AS-Level: A symbol R5 000 IBDP: Standard Level 7 symbol R5 000 Conditions for the above awards: The University of Pretoria reserves the right to amend award values without prior notice. ƒ The awards in Table 2 are made automatically to frst-time entering frst-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria. Students do not apply for these awards. ƒ R5 000 is awarded per symbol and only once per subject achieved, eg if you achieved an A*, an A or a B-symbol on A-Level in Mathematics as well as an A-symbol on AS-Level in Mathematics, you will only be awarded R5 000 for Mathematics. ƒ First-time entering frst-year students who register for studies at UP directly after Grade 12 (fnal school-year) or who took a gap year(s) after their fnal school-year, who meet the award criteria will be considered. ƒ Students who have previously registered at a tertiary educational institution before registration at UP will not be considered for FLY@UP Assist First-Year awards. Students who registered at UP in previous years, are also not considered. ƒ Results obtained for papers that have been re-marked are not considered for award purposes. ƒ This award will be cancelled for students who discontinue, are excluded or who terminate their studies for whatever reason during the year in which the award is made. No payouts of the award will be allowed. ƒ Any international school-leaving qualifcation that can be converted to the UP bursary formula, based on the UP conversion approved guidelines, may be eligible for an award of up to R30 000. ƒ The University’s decision is fnal. ƒ These awards are subject to the availability of funds. Other Fly@UP Awards TABLE 3: OTHER FLY@UP AWARDS (Note: Amounts indicated in the table below are for 2024 and may be adjusted for 2025) Award Amount Who JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Empowerment Week Award R16 000 The 39 learners with the best Grade 12 results (NSC or equivalent) who attended the JuniorTukkie Grade 11 Empowerment Week Grade 12 Dux Scholar Award R10 000 The top academic Grade 12 achiever of a specifc school (one learner per school) Vice-Chancellor’s Previously Disadvantaged Group Award R15 700 Top prospective African and Coloured students with the highest average percentage will be considered. Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Award (VCDMA) The award covers tuition fees for three years. In the frst year, a specifc amount of R120 000 can be awarded. This ofer will be made to: 1. The frst-time entering frst-year student who has achieved the highest overall average percentage in the fnal school-year results. 2. The frst-time entering frst-year student from a Quintile 1, 2 and 3 school who has achieved the highest overall average percentage in the fnal school-year results. Based on the decision of the University, additional awards may be ofered. The terms and conditions of the full ofer will be contained in the candidate’s specifc award letter. Conditions for the above awards: ƒ Specifc terms, conditions and exclusions do apply for each award in Table 3. ƒ These awards are made automatically to frst-time entering frst-year registered undergraduate students who meet the award criteria. ƒ Students do not apply for these awards. ƒ Qualifying students will be notifed. Contact information Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111 Email ssc@up.ac.za Awards information https://www.up.ac.za/student-funding/ article/2746337/fyup-assist-1st-year-awards More information https://www.up.ac.za/article/2749200/ fees-and-funding ƒ For FLY@UP Assist Senior Undergraduate Awards 2024, refer to www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding
3 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 3. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDIES IN 2025 Please read through all the steps below to determine which actions are relevant for your application to study at the University of Pretoria in 2025. Citizens from countries other than South Africa* should also take note of the steps below with specifc reference to the important information above the tables in this brochure and in the brochure: International undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certifcate not issued by Umalusi (South Africa) available at: www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Admission information. Choose a study programme Admission requirements for undergraduate programmes ofered at UP appears in the faculty tables in this brochure. The faculty brochures are available at: www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Faculty brochures Tuition and residence fees For more information on tuition and residence fees, go to www.up.ac.za/article/2749200/fees-and-funding . Apply to study at UP in 2025 Apply ONLINE at www.up.ac.za/apply from 1 April in the year preceding studies. Apply for residence placement The Online Application has a section to be completed if you are interested in residence placement. ƒ It is important to indicate a frst- as well as a second-choice programme on your Online Application. The Online Application Form only makes provision for two study choices. If you want to add a third choice, or if you want to change your study choice after you have already submitted your online application, please forward your request to ssc@up.ac.za. ƒ Ensure that your frst- and second-choice programmes meet the minimum admission requirements as well as the faculty’s selection guidelines. ƒ Please note that certain programmes will not be considered if indicated as your second choice. Refer to the faculty brochures at www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Faculty brochures. ƒ Your application will be considered for all study programmes that you applied for and you will be notifed via the UP Student Portal on your application status. ƒ For study advice, make an appointment with a Student Advisor via Ms Carol Bosch at carol.bosch@up.ac.za. More information is available at www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate. ƒ Fee quotation: Please go to www.up.ac.za/student-fees to get an estimation of the study fees for the programme/s that you are interested in. ƒ Family discount: When two or more dependent children of the same family are registered simultaneously at the University of Pretoria, they may apply for a rebate on tuition fees. ƒ The 2.5% discount: If the student account is paid in full (ie 100%) by 30 April, a 2.5% discount is applicable. ƒ Initial payment: This payment is not an additional amount payable, but the frst payment towards the tuition fees. ƒ Residence reservation fee: This fee will be payable within 30 days after placement in a UP residence. For residence room fees, go to www.up.ac.za/accommodation. ƒ Fees paid by bursaries: Students must submit written proof from the sponsor of the bursary awarded to them prior to registration, otherwise they are responsible for the initial payment. The fnal decision regarding the acceptance of a bursary letter rests with the University. ƒ How and where to pay: We encourage you to make EFT or Credit card payments. Please allow at least 5 working days for the payment to refect on your student account. ƒ UP banking details: Refer to www.up.ac.za/student-fees/ article/2735940/up-bank-details More information is available at https://www.up.ac.za/student- fees/article/2735925/summary-of-fees-and-levies . ƒ Applications open on 1 April. All study programmes at the University of Pretoria are number-limited. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible after 1 April. ƒ Applications for programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary Science close on 31 May. Applications for programmes in all the other faculties close on 30 June. ƒ Before you start to complete the Online Application, please watch an online application demonstration at https://youtu.be/fZH3ACaZklM?si=qwkzDv4Ekdov3PIm ƒ Ensure that the email address that you indicate on your Online Application is correct as your temporary password and T-number will be sent to this email address. ƒ You will receive your student number within 10 working days after you have submitted your Online Application. ƒ On receipt of your student number, you will be able to track your application status on the UP Student Portal. Refer to Step 6 for instructions on how to gain access to your UP Student Portal. More information is available at www.up.ac.za/online-application. ƒ The demand for accommodation by far exceeds the available spaces. Applications open on 1 April 2024. The earlier you apply the better your chances. More information is available at www.up.ac.za/accommodation. ƒ A student who is admitted to a University of Pretoria residence for the frst time, must pay a reservation levy within the prescribed period. This amount is communicated in the placement letter. *Applicants who are not South African citizens. 1 2 3 4
University of Pretoria 4 3. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDIES IN 2025 ƒ First-year students who register for studies at UP directly after their fnal school-year (NSC Grade 12 or equivalent qualifcation), who meet the award criteria, will be considered. ƒ Students do not apply for these awards. ƒ Terms and Conditions apply. ƒ Refer to page 2 for more information on FLY@UP Assist First-Year Awards and other achievement awards. More information is available at www.up.ac.za/student-funding > Fly@UP Assist First-Year Awards. Apply for bursaries and loans Visit the relevant website for closing dates. UP bursaries and loans ƒ Applications must be submitted via the UP Student Portal or www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding. No late applications will be accepted. ƒ UP sports bursaries: www.up.ac.za/sport National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) ƒ For applications and comprehensive information, visit www.nsfas.org.za. Fundi (previously known as Eduloan) As a registered credit provider, Fundi covers a wide range of student-related necessities such as books, accessories, laptops, university and private accommodation, as well as study tuition with a fxed monthly instalment. Anyone can apply for a loan (students, parents or guardians), provided that the applicant is in full-time employment or has a registered business. For more information, visit www.fundi.co.za. Other bursary options ƒ Bursaries according to feld of study: www.gostudy.mobi ƒ The Bursary Register: Contact rlevin@mweb.co.za or +27 (0)11 672 6559 How to access the UP Student Portal Go to www.up.ac.za and click on My UP Login. UP Student Contract Before a student will be able to register, a contract needs to be concluded between the student and the University of Pretoria. Orientation and Registration for new frst-year students Fly@UP Assist First-Year Awards Note: A T-number is a temporary number and NOT a student number. This T-number is issued to the applicant at the beginning of the Online Application process. An applicant will receive a UP student number within 10 working days after the application has been submitted successfully. Applicants will only be able to access the UP Student Portal once they have received a UP student number, eg u23123456. Please watch a video demonstration on: ‘How to access the UP Student Portal’ at https://youtu.be/Yd4pWr8IvNk. Go to www1.up.ac.za and click on the “New user” link. ƒ Type in your Username (u followed by your student number) and your National ID or Passport number. Click the “Proceed” button. ƒ Set up your new password and confrm the password in the second block. Click the “Proceed” button. ƒ A message is displayed to inform the user that the password was set successfully. Click the “OK” button. ƒ A list of challenge questions appears. Select any three of these challenge questions and then click on the “Submit” button. Enter your answer on the three challenge questions you chose and click on the “Save” button. ƒ A message will be displayed to inform you that your challenge questions have been set up. Click the “OK” button. ƒ You are now ready to access the UP Student Portal. ƒ Sign in again with your username and password. ƒ The Orientation Programme will be available on www.up.ac.za/orientation by the end of December 2024. ƒ Online Registration information will be available on www.up.ac.za/online-registration by the end of December 2024. ƒ Students must access the contract online on the UP Student Portal at www.up.ac.za > My UP Login. ƒ The contract should be completed online, and then printed and signed. ƒ Hand your original, signed UP Student Contract in at the Student Service Centre, Hatfeld Campus. – You can also post your contract to the Student Service Centre, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfeld, 0028. – Or you can courier your contract to University of Pretoria (Contracts), University Road entrance, Hatfeld, Pretoria, 0083. ƒ The University of Pretoria does not accept faxed, scanned or emailed contracts. ƒ Before you start to complete the UP Student Contract, please watch a video demonstration on ‘How to complete the UP Student Contract’ at https://youtu.be/27zRF5Kji_Y?si=N4rPBmU-zEozV6fA 5 7 8 9 6
5 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 4. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES General admission regulations that apply to all prospective students 1. The admission requirements and general information provided in this brochure are applicable to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certifcate (NSC) or an Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifcation. 2. The following persons will be considered for admission to a frst bachelor’s degree at the University of Pretoria: – Candidates who have a certifcate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certifcate (NSC) with bachelor’s degree endorsement; – Candidates who are graduates from another tertiary institution or have been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and – Candidates who are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. 3. Grade 11 results are used for the conditional admission of prospective students, but fnal admission will depend on the NSC (or equivalent) qualifcation and results. 4. Candidates must also comply with the specifc subject and achievement level requirements and the minimum Admission Point Score (APS) for their chosen degree programmes. 5. The APS calculation is done by using the NSC 1 to 7 scale of achievement. It is based on a candidate’s achievement in six recognised 20-credit subjects. The highest APS that can be achieved is 42. Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and is excluded from the calculation when determining the APS. The following subject rating scores are used for calculating the APS for NSC/IEB: Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Rating code Rating Marks % 7 Outstanding achievement 80–100% 6 Meritorious achievement 70–79% 5 Substantial achievement 60–69% 4 Adequate achievement 50–59% 3 Moderate achievement 40–49% 2 Elementary achievement 30–39% 1 Not achieved 0–29% NSC – National Senior Certifcate (completed Grade 12 in or after 2008) IEB – Independent Examination Board 6. Except in cases where modules or programmes require the use of a language other than English, all modules will be presented in English, which is the University’s ofcial language of tuition, communication and correspondence. 7. Minimum requirements for admission to the relevant programmes are set out in the minimum admission requirements table in this brochure. 8. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. 9. Applicants with qualifcations other than NSC and IEB should refer to the following publications: – The International undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certifcate not issued by Umalusi* (South Africa) , which is available at www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Admission information. – Newcomer’s Guide: 2024 brochure of the International Cooperation Division , which is available at www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Admission information. 10. * Umalusi accredits South African private providers of education and training as well as private assessment bodies to ofer tuition and/or assessment for qualifcation(s) on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifcations Sub-Framework (GFETQSF). Contact Umalusi at info@umalusi.org.za or +27 (0)12 349 1510. 11. School of Tomorrow (SOT) and Accelerated Christian Education (ACE): The University of Pretoria no longer accepts qualifcations awarded by these institutions. 12. General Education Development (GED): South African GED graduates who graduated up to 2019 may be considered for admission, provided they qualify for an exemption certifcate issued by USAf and comply with both University admission and Faculty subject requirements. South African GED graduates who graduated after 2019 cannot be considered for admission to UP as the diploma is not accredited by USAf and will not be considered for exemption. Applicants from the USA who completed the GED may apply for a Foreign Conditional Exemption Certifcate issued by USAf and accompanied by their SAT/TOEFL/IELTS results. 13. National Certifcate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4: The University of Pretoria may consider NCV candidates, provided they meet the exemption for bachelor’s status criteria and the programme requirements. Note: Refer to the General Academic Regulations and Student Rules at www.up.ac.za/yearbooks/home, click on ‘General Rules and Regulations’. University of Pretoria programme qualifcation verifcation The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualifcation Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifcations Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing efort to align its qualifcations and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualifcation and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.
University of Pretoria 6 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Faculty-specifc admission regulations ƒ The following persons will be considered for admission: Candidates who have a certifcate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the National Senior Certifcate (NSC) with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; candidates who are graduates from other tertiary institutions or have been granted the status of graduates of such institutions; and candidates who are graduates of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. ƒ Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. ƒ All modules will only be presented in English, as English is the language of tuition, communication and correspondence. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences website www.up.ac.za/ems Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences [3 years] 5 6 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce Financial Management Sciences . Careers: First step towards qualifying as chartered accountants, external auditors, taxation professionals and advisors, and fnancial directors or managers Bachelor of Commerce Investment Management [3 years] 5 6 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Financial Management Sciences and Bachelor of Commerce Economics . Careers: Portfolio/fund manager, investment analyst, risk manager/analyst, quantitative analyst, fnancial advisor/planner, wealth manager, investment strategist. Bachelor of Commerce Financial Management Sciences [3 years] 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers with a focus on: ƒ Business accounting: Financial accountants, credit controllers, SAIPA (South African Institute of Professional Accountants) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certifed Accountants) ƒ Financial management: Management accountants, management consultants, fnancial advisors, cost accountants and fnancial managers ƒ Taxation: Tax advisors, tax auditors in public practice, tax policy designers, tax professionals, tax compliance managers, SARS auditors and tax risk managers ƒ Internal auditing: Internal auditors, risk ofcers, forensic auditors, IT auditors, performance auditors, environmental auditors, compliance ofcers, government auditors and governance auditors Bachelor of Commerce Econometrics [3 years] 5 6 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Statistics and Bachelor of Commerce Economics . Careers: Econometricians are employed by the government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders or brokers, and academics. The work mostly entails statistical analysis (forecasting, structural and policy analysis) of economic and fnancial markets and interrelationships. Bachelor of Commerce Economics [3 years] 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Economists may specialise in banking, public fnance, international trade and investment or economic development. They are employed by the government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage frms and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders and academics. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Commerce Law [3 years] 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Arts Law and Bachelor of Laws [also referred to as LLB]. Careers: First step towards becoming attorneys, legal advisors, advocates, prosecutors, presiding ofcers (magistrates or judges) and academics in the legal feld Bachelor of Commerce Statistics [3 years] 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Data scientists, statistical analysts in several industries, researchers, consultants and lecturers Bachelor of Commerce Informatics [3 years] 5 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Managers in the information technology environment, computer software or hardware support services, computer systems analysts, fnancial information systems analysts, business analysts, information facilitators, IT training ofcers, systems developers, business systems analysts Bachelor of Commerce Agribusiness Management [3 years] 5 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: The degree ofers diverse career choices. Opportunities exist in banking, fnance and insurance; policy design and implementation; research and consultation; food processing and manufacturing; commodity trading on global and local stock markets; logistics and supply chain operations; and business management in agricultural companies, to name but a few. Bachelor of Commerce [3 years] 5 4 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any other Bachelor of Commerce degree as well as the Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Although the degree does not lead to a specifc vocational outcome it does, to some extent, ofer students opportunities to determine their own career paths as it allows them to compile their own curricula with a view to future work opportunities in all sectors. Bachelor of Commerce Business Management [3 years] 5 4 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Supply Chain Management and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: A wide variety of opportunities exist in the areas of administration, fnance, marketing and human resources management, including employment as teachers, lecturers, general managers and management consultants. Bachelor of Commerce Supply Chain Management [3 years] 5 4 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Business Management and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: The purpose of this programme is to equip students with the ability to participate in functional management within an integrated supply chain. This includes supply management, production and operations management, warehousing, transport management and supply chain strategy. Bachelor of Commerce Marketing Management [3 years] 5 4 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Business Management and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Product management, customer service management, customer relationship management, strategic marketing, sales management, brand management, advertising management, media planning, marketing research management and promotions management Note: Accounting at school is not a subject requirement for any of the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Administration programmes.
7 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Commerce Human Resource Management [3 years] 5 4 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Business Management and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. Careers: Human resources practitioners, human resources consultants, mediators, labour relations specialists, human resources managers, personnel managers, training ofcers, liaison ofcers, psychometrists and industrial psychologists. In their capacity as human resources practitioners, graduates will be responsible for matters such as developing human resource strategies and policies, human resource planning, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development of staf, labour relations and personnel administration. Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme] 4 3 26 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. This is a selection programme. Additional selection criteria apply and will be communicated by the Faculty to applicants. Note: This is a 4-year programme and the frst year of study is presented at the Mamelodi Campus. Admission to the second year of study at the Hatfeld Campus is subject to selection. Careers: Career opportunities depend on the feld of study chosen by students in their second year of study. Bachelor of Administration Public Management and International Relations [3 years] 5 Mathematics 3 or Mathematical Literacy 4 28 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Careers: Diplomats, political analysts, managers in the public sector, local government and the private sector, non-governmental organisations, international organisations and embassies. Graduates are often employed in human resources sections and planning and general administrative divisions. Note: Accounting at school is not a subject requirement for any of the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Administration programmes. Faculty of Education Faculty-specifc admission regulations ƒ English will be the language of teaching and learning (including lectures, tutorials and assessments) for all academic modules in the undergraduate programmes, except in cases where modules or programmes require the use of a language other than English. Modules that provide professional preparation requiring separate English and Afrikaans classes will be identifed and will be explicitly listed as such. Modules of the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching, namely English, Afrikaans and an Indigenous African language that are language context specifc, will continue to be ofered in current language contexts due to the recognition of the need for home-language teaching in the foundation environment, as specifed in the Policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifcations (Gazette 38487 of 19 Feb 2015). The teaching practice modules will allow both English and Afrikaans assessments, depending on the language of tuition at the schools where the teaching practice was performed. ƒ As soon as candidates are admitted to the Bachelor of Education degree, they will be informed that they must register at the University in January of the following year. It is in the interest of prospective students, in particular those who need fnancial support and/or placement in a residence, to apply as soon as possible. ƒ A police clearance certifcate (PCC) is recommended to enrol for a bachelor’s degree in Education. In terms of the Children’s Act (2005), all registered bachelor of Education students should declare their status under oath in terms of Part B of the National Child Protection Register (NCPR). The declaration form is available upon request. ƒ Applicants who apply for admission to the Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences programme and obtained a Diploma Studies endorsement for the NSC or equivalent qualifcation, and who comply with all other admission requirements for the programme, may be considered for admission. ƒ Additional NSC subject requirements for elective modules in physical sciences or life sciences: Mathematics and Physical Sciences passed with an achievement level of 5 (60–69%) in an NSC or equivalent qualifcation. ƒ Admission to the Bachelor of Education with an HCSS: Applicants who obtained a Diploma Studies endorsement for the NSC or equivalent qualifcation may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching degree (09133031), with specialisation in the elective combination of Human Movement Studies and Sports Management, once they have successfully completed the Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (excluding JRC 150 Sports Practical for the contact programme and JRC 180 Sports Practical for the online programme). Faculty of Education website www.up.ac.za/education Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching [Grade R to Grade 3] [4 years] 4 28 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any other Bachelor of Education programme. Careers: Teachers and training ofcials at pre-primary or primary schools Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching [Grades 4 to 6] [4 years] 4 28 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any other Bachelor of Education programme. Careers: Teachers and training ofcials at primary schools Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] [4 years] Additional subject requirements for elective modules in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences are Physical Sciences, passed with an achievement level of 5 (60%–69%), and Mathematics passed with an achievement level of 5 (60%–69%) in the fnal NSC/IEB examination. 4 28 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any other Bachelor of Education programme. Careers: Teachers and training ofcials at primary or secondary schools Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences [1 year] 4 20 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Selection process: ƒ Applicants who indicate the Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences as their frst- or second-choice will be considered. ƒ All applicants will be considered by the Student Administration of the Faculty based on the academic admission requirements. ƒ Applicants who meet the academic requirements will then be further considered for the diferent sports codes in deliberation with TuksSport, according to their sports achievements. ƒ Students who have been nominated by an ofcial sports club of the University will enjoy preference for selection. ƒ Applicants who obtained Diploma Studies endorsement for the NSC or equivalent qualifcation, may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching degree (09133031), with specialisation in the elective combination of Human Movement Studies and Sports Management, if they successfully complete the Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (excluding JRC 150 Sports Practical) (for the contact programme). Careers: Sports coaching, sports and exercise industry Higher Certifcate in Sports Sciences [part-time online] [2 years] 4 20 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Students must have access, at least on a part-time basis, to schools, sports clubs and/or accredited training facilities which are suitable for the proposed feld of specialisation. Careers: This programme will prepare students for employment as trainers and coaches in various sporting codes, in the private and public sectors in the context of community sports clubs, school sports and sports coaching
University of Pretoria 8 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty-specifc admission regulations ƒ Conditional admission to a four-year programme in the School of Engineering is considered only if a prospective student complies with ALL the requirements as indicated in the undergraduate minimum admission requirements table. ƒ Admission to the 5-year Bachelor of Engineering programme [previously called ENGAGE] in the School of Engineering will be determined by the NSC results, achievement level of 5 for English, 65% for Mathematics and 65% for Physical Sciences, and an APS of 33. ƒ Students may apply directly to be considered for the 5-year Bachelor of Engineering programme for all the Engineering disciplines. ƒ Second-choice programme: Should the Admission Point Score (APS) of a prospective student meet the entrance requirements for a programme, and the prospective student is not accepted for the frst-choice programme, then an alternative programme should be considered as a second-choice programme. ƒ Accreditation: The various programmes in the School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and the degrees meet the requirements for professional engineers in South Africa. All the programmes in the School for the Built Environment are internationally recognised and accredited by their respective statutory councils, allowing students to register as members of their chosen professions. All the degree oferings in the School of Information Technology (SIT) are highly sought after in the IT industry with a focus on industry-related trends. The curriculum conforms to the highest international standards. We are very proud to be a member of the iSchools Organisation. We are the only IT School in South Africa with Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) rating. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology website www.up.ac.za/ebit Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Chemical engineers are involved in industrial processes that convert raw materials to products with a higher economic value. This is achieved using physical, thermal, chemical, biochemical and mechanical changes and processes. Chemical engineers apply their specialised knowledge in the petroleum, food, minerals processing, power generation and the paper and pulp industries, water and efuent treatment, and environmental engineering activities, including air pollution control. Like those in other engineering disciplines, chemical engineers are involved in research and development, techno-economic evaluation, equipment and plant design, process control and optimisation, construction, commissioning, operation and management, and the marketing and distribution of the fnal products. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics , Bachelor of Science Physics , Bachelor of Science Construction Management and Bachelor of Science Quantity Surveying Careers: Civil engineers design, build and maintain constructions such as tower blocks and skyscrapers, dams, canals and pipelines, roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, power stations, towers, waterworks and outfall installations. They are involved in fnancial modelling, feasibility studies and the management and rehabilitation of large asset portfolios. Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Computer engineers are active in all felds of the information superhighway and the information and communication technology (ICT) world, which include computer systems, software engineering, computer and communications networks, wireless sensor networks, embedded software, electronics, smart control systems and automation, data security, e-commerce, pattern recognition (face and speech recognition) and artifcial intelligence. They specialise in combining hardware, software and communication technologies to optimise system performance. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Electrical engineers are active in the generation, storage, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy. There is a bright future in renewable energy. Electrical engineers design, supervise the construction, oversee the optimal operation and assure perfect and timely maintenance of all electrical installations for municipalities, residential areas, commercial buildings, factories, mines and industries. Rail transport, water pumping, electrical grids, telecommunications, energy management and smart lighting all fall within the scope of electrical engineering. Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Electronic engineers are active in various felds, such as telecommunications (fxed networks, wireless, satellite, television, radar and radio frequency networks), entertainment and medicine (magnetic resonance imaging, X-rays, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, infrared tomography, electroencephalograms (EEGs), electrocardiograms (ECGs), rehabilitation engineering and biokinetics), integrated circuit design, bioengineering, military equipment design (vehicle electronics, smart bombs, night vision, laser systems), transport (e-tags, speed measuring, railway signalling, global positioning system (GPS) and mapping), ‘smart’ dust, safety and security systems (face and speech recognition), banking (ATMs), commerce, robotics, education, environmental management, tourism and many more. Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Industrial engineers design, test, implement and manage a wide range of man/machine systems for production and the delivery of services. Organisational matters that require optimisation include site selection and layout of facilities, manufacturing, inventory control, materials handling, supply chain management, quality management, cost control, fnancial services, maintenance, reliability, computer simulation, information systems, human resources and business law. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Mechanical and aeronautical engineers are concerned with power- generating machines and systems such as vehicles, ships, air-conditioners, pebble- bed nuclear reactors, aeroplanes, engines and turbines, robots and biomedical systems. Areas of specialisation include product design and manufacturing (such as the design, testing and improvement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems), marine engineering and naval architecture, biomedical engineering, air-conditioning and refrigeration, aerospace systems and aircraft/missile engineering, vehicle engineering, maintenance engineering and energy management (gas and steam turbines, nuclear power reactors, petrol engines, cooling towers and renewable energy systems). Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Metallurgical engineers unlock the riches of deposits of metal ores and minerals and optimise the manufacture and performance of metallic components. You’ll fnd metallurgical engineers where valuable minerals are recovered from ore, where metals are produced from the minerals and where the metals are converted into useful materials as well as into high-performance products. Areas of specialisation include minerals processing, extractive metallurgy, materials engineering and performance, advanced manufacturing processes, including laser-assisted additive manufacturing and welding, as well as failure analysis and forensic engineering. Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering [4 years] 5 6 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Chemistry , Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Science Physics Careers: Mining engineers have a wide range of opportunities, namely mining (mine management, technical management of ventilation, rock mechanics, rock breaking, mineral resources), fnancial evaluation and management (mine design, fnancial evaluation of mines, mine feasibility studies, mine environmental impact studies), mining and drilling contracting (mining, tunnelling, shaft sinking, mine development, ore evaluation), mining research, mining equipment design and manufacture, mining marketing and mining administration at national, provincial and international levels.
9 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Engineering [5 years] This is a 5-year programme for all Engineering disciplines. Previously called ENGAGE 5 65% 65% 33 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Note: The admission requirements above are relevant to prospective students who will commence their studies in 2025. Admission to the 5-year programme in the School of Engineering will be determined by the NSC results. SCHOOL FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Architecture [3 years] 5 4 4 27 Will only be considered as frst study choice. Selection programme: Selection includes an interview. Careers: The Bachelor of Science Architecture degree programme enables graduates to register with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as candidate architectural technologists. The qualifcation is the frst step to future registration as a candidate senior architectural technologist or a candidate architect. Bachelor of Science Construction Management [3 years] 5 5 or Accounting 30 4 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Real Estate Careers: After completing the three-year undergraduate degree programme, graduates could enter careers in, among others, construction site management or subcontracting. On completion of the ensuing one-year honours programme, graduates can register as candidate professional construction managers or candidate professional construction project managers and opportunities become much wider, including property development, portfolio management, commercial marketing and managerial positions in the corporate environment. Bachelor of Science Real Estate [3 years] 5 5 or Accounting 30 4 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Commerce Investment Management Careers: Apart from a future in areas such as property investment, property fnance and facilities, and property management, further studies to obtain an honours degree in real estate can lead to registration as professional property valuers. Career opportunities encompass the entire spectrum of the property sector, whether as entrepreneurs in the private sector or as employees in the private, government or semi-government sectors. Bachelor of Science Quantity Surveying [3 years] 5 5 or Accounting 30 4 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Construction Management and Bachelor of Science Real Estate Careers: Quantity surveying is the science that delivers specialised fnancial and contractual services and advice to clients in the built environment, as well as related industries. The three-year undergraduate degree is the frst step towards registration as quantity surveyors. The ensuing one-year honours programme leads to registration as candidate professional quantity surveyors. Career opportunities, apart from those in the private, government or semi-government sectors, also exist in the property, banking, insurance, mining and manufacturing industries. Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning [4 years] 5 4 - 27 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Careers: Town and regional planners, development practitioners, urban managers, real estate analysts and researchers. While many town and regional planners act as private consultants to the public and private sectors, the majority are employed by government, research agencies (such as the Council for Scientifc and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)), non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, major fnancial institutions and property development groups. The qualifcation will enable graduates to register as professional town and regional planners with the South African Council for Planners. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Commerce Informatics [3 years] 5 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Commerce [4-year programme]. This programme is administered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Careers: Data scientist, IT auditor, IT entrepreneur, IT tax specialist, e-business consultant, programmer, business analyst, project manager, CIO, CTO and knowledge manager Bachelor of Information Science [3 years] 4 - 28 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Information Science Publishing , Bachelor of Commerce Informatics and Bachelor of Arts If informatics is selected as a subject at the frst-year level, an achievement level of 5 is required in Mathematics. Careers: Information and knowledge managers (manage information and knowledge resources), information or e-commerce specialists (organise, retrieve and add value to information), consultants on information products (services and systems), information brokers (act as infopreneurs and buy and sell information products and services), and system specialists/analysts/technologists (develop information systems). Bachelor of Information Science Publishing [3 years] 5 - 28 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Information Science, Bachelor of Arts Languages and Bachelor of Arts Careers: Entry-level job opportunities include assisting specifc role-players in the publishing value chain (such as MDs of publishing houses, commissioning editors, editors and production or marketing managers), market or picture research, copyright negotiations, copy-editing and proofreading, marketing and promotion, distribution and delivery. Bachelor of Information Science Multimedia [3 years] 4 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Information Science, Bachelor of Information Science Publishing , Bachelor of Science Information and Knowledge Systems and Bachelor of Commerce Informatics Careers: Programmers, web designers, animation specialists, video editors and electronic artists. The programme prepares candidates for positions at any of the following content producers: paper publications, television, radio, phone technologies and the web. Graduates can become coders and work for programming companies. They can develop skills in their particular areas of interest, such as digital music or video programming, or graphic, games or web development. Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Systems [3 years] 5 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Information Science Careers: Data scientist, IT auditor, IT entrepreneur, IT tax specialist, e-business consultant, programmer, business analyst, project manager, CIO, CTO and knowledge manager Bachelor of Science Computer Science [3 years] 5 6 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Information and Knowledge Systems and Bachelor of Commerce Informatics Careers: Programmers, systems analysts, systems architects, consultants, database administrators, network analysts and researchers Bachelor of Science Information and Knowledge Systems [3 years] 4 6 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Computer Science Careers: Graduates will diferentiate themselves in an application environment by choosing one of the following options: data science, genetics, geographical information systems, IT and enterprises, IT and law, IT and music or software development.
University of Pretoria 10 For advice on a second-choice programme for any of the programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC and IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences School of Dentistry Bachelor of Dental Surgery [5 years] 5 6 5 35 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: Dentists, specialists, academics and researchers Bachelor of Oral Hygiene [3 years] 4 4 4 25 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Career: Oral hygienists School of Healthcare Sciences Bachelor of Dietetics [4 years] 4 4 4 28 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Career: Dietitian Bachelor of Nursing Science [4 years] 4 4 Life Sciences (not Physical Sciences) 28 4 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: General nursing and midwifery Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [4 years] 4 4 4 30 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: Occupational therapists, academics and researchers Bachelor of Physiotherapy [4 years] 4 4 4 30 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: Physiotherapists, academics and researchers Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics [4 years] 4 4 4 30 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: Radiographers, academics and researchers School of Medicine Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice [Also referred to as BCMP] [3 years] 4 4 Physical Sciences or Life Sciences 28 4 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results and the Biographical Information Form. Careers: Clinical associates, academics and researchers Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [Also referred to as MBChB] [6 years] 5 6 5 35 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: General medical practitioners, specialists (after postgraduate training) Bachelor of Sports Science [3 years] 4 4 Physical Sciences or Life Sciences 30 4 Selection is based on a candidates’ fnal Grade 11 examination results. Careers: This programme prepares students to work competently in the health, wellness and sporting environment. It is a prerequisite for admission to the BScHons programme in Sports Science or Biokinetics. Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Options: 1. Nutrition 2. Culinary Science] This is an interfaculty degree programme, jointly presented by Food Science (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Human Nutrition (Faculty of Health Sciences). For the admission requirements, please refer to the table in the Natural and Agricultural Sciences undergraduate faculty brochure. Bachelor of Arts in Audiology These two programmes are presented by the Faculty of Humanities. For the admission requirements, please refer to the table in the Faculty of Humanities undergraduate brochure. Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty-specifc admission regulations 1. The Faculty of Health Sciences seeks to admit students with the academic credentials that have been shown to predict success. 2. To ensure an equitable representation of demographically defned designated groups, places are reserved in specifc categories. Selection thus takes place in diferent categories as indicated in this document. 3. For purposes of selection in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Designated Group category includes South African candidates of Black African and Coloured descent. The Open category refers to all applicants, including those from the Designated Group who frst compete in the Open category and, if unsuccessful, subsequently compete in the Designated Group category. 4. The target numbers applicable to each programme are specifed for all the categories. If insufcient applications from qualifying applicants are received in a certain category, the Selection Committee may decide to either not fll all the places, or to ofer them to qualifying applicants from another category. 5. A limited number of places are made available to citizens from countries other than South Africa,* with those from SADC countries being given preference. Permanent residents of the RSA are not categorised as foreign students. Applications received from citizens of other countries* may also be considered if they are: – citizens or permanent residents of countries that have relevant government–to- government agreements with South Africa, or – asylum seekers or refugees. 6. Applications received from citizens of other countries* that have their own medical schools are not considered for admission to medical studies Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [also referred to as MBChB]. 7. Applicants who have multiple citizenships, including South African citizenship, will be considered to be South African. 8. The fnal number of places allocated to new applicants will be determined on an annual basis, considering the teaching facilities and resources available and, where necessary, the number of places allocated to students repeating modules in the frst year of study of each degree programme. 9. Only applicants who comply with the requirements set out in this document will be considered for selection. However, compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as only a limited number of students can be accommodated. 10. Selection is based on merit. The Faculty does not determine specifc selection cut-of values for the diferent categories. Such values are generated by the number of students competing in a particular category in relation to the number of places available. 11. A Merit Point Score (MPS) is used for ranking applicants for selection purposes in all programmes. In certain programmes, criteria such as rural residence may also be used as part of the selection process. 12. In certain programmes only frst-choice applicants will be considered. Programmes that will/may consider second-choice candidates, will specify this. 13. The top candidates will be selected conditionally up to or surpassing the allocated number, based on past experience regarding the expected number of acceptances. 14. All ofers are conditional until the fnal exam results have been received. For applicants in the School-leaver categories a conditional place will be confrmed as long as the NSC or equivalent MPSs are not more than fve points below the Grade 11 MPS. 15. Once the fnal NSC or equivalent qualifcation results have been received, conditional ofers will be confrmed if the applicant still meets the required criteria. The MPSs of all applicants who met the minimum requirements but were not conditionally selected and applicants who forfeited their places due to the MPS falling more than fve points will be recalculated using the NSC or equivalent qualifcation results and if places become available, ofers will be made to them. 16. Any places that become available in any category after selection due to cancellation or forfeiture will be flled from the recalculated selection list for the specifc category. 17. This recalculated list will remain active until the end of the second week after the commencement of lectures. 18. Applicants who have not been ofered conditional places and whose names are not on the recalculated list will not be reconsidered after the fnal NSC or equivalent qualifcation results have become available. 19. All successful candidates are admitted to the frst year of study only. Registered students in the University Experience categories may apply for credit for completed equivalent modules. 20. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 21. Any deliberate omission of information, or false information provided by an applicant in the application may result in the immediate cancellation of the application, admission or registration. 22. A student who is made an ofer but does not accept it cannot defer the ofer and must reapply to be considered in the following year. 23. Mid-year selection cancelled: The mid-year selection for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [also referred to as MBChB] and Bachelor of Dental Surgery [also referred to as BChD] degrees in the Faculty of Health Sciences will be discontinued in 2025. Similarly, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will discontinue the Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences registration option in 2025. Applicants may select a relevant Bachelor of Science degree in the feld of biological sciences or another programme ofered in the Faculty of Health Sciences as a second-choice option. For information on programmes ofered by these faculties, refer to www. up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > faculty brochures. *Applicants who are not South African citizens Faculty of Health Sciences website www.up.ac.za/health Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme.
11 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Faculty of Humanities Faculty-specifc admission regulations Applicants will be considered for conditional admission if space allows, and if the candidate is a Grade 11 applicant and meets all the specifc programme and APS requirements, and have submitted the fnal Grade 11 examination results. Applicants will be considered for fnal admission to degree studies if space allows, and if the candidate: ƒ has a National Senior Certifcate (NSC) or equivalent qualifcation with admission to bachelor’s degree studies, and comply with the minimum subject requirements as well as the APS requirements of the chosen programme; or ƒ is a student transferring from another recognised tertiary institution and comply with the programme requirements of the chosen programme; or ƒ has graduate status from another recognised tertiary institution; or ƒ is transferring from another Faculty at the University of Pretoria. Applicants from a country other than South Africa (who are not South African citizens) or South African citizens who have qualifcations other than the NSC, but equivalent to the NSC (including school qualifcations from other countries, eg Spain, New Zealand, etc), must obtain a Complete Exemption Certifcate or a Foreign Conditional Exemption Certifcate, based on the candidate’s international (‘foreign’) qualifcation. Certifcates can only be obtained from Universities South Africa (USAf) at www.mb.usaf.ac.za. In addition, these candidates must meet the relevant programme admission requirements. Faculty of Humanities website www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-humanities Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS Mathematics English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology [4 years] 4 5 32 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Selection is based on academic achievement, and only 50 students are admitted. The conditional selection process starts in August each year. For more information, please contact the programme coordinator. The frst year of study is the same for both the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programmes. Note: We will consider both frst- and second-choice applications for Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. Careers: Work in education and special education, hospitals, clinics or rural communities, or private practices, government, military and academic institutions (teaching and research) Bachelor of Arts in Audiology [4 years] 4 5 32 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Selection is based on academic achievement, and only 50 students are admitted. The conditional selection process starts in August each year. For more information, please contact the programme coordinator. For Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programmes, the frst study year is the same. Note: We will consider both frst- and second-choice applications for Bachelor of Arts in Audiology. Careers: Diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, audiometry and hearing therapy, work in education, special education, hospitals, clinics, private practice or government, military and academic institutions (teaching, research) and industry Bachelor of Arts in Information Design [4 years] 5 30 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. In addition to the UP application, it is compulsory for applicants to submit an online portfolio to the Information Design division by 30 June. Those who fail to do this will end up with an incomplete application and will therefore not be considered for the selection process. Careers: Animators, graphic designers, illustrators, interaction designers, communication designers, art directors, media production managers, design managers, designers of animation and motion graphics, design educators, media designers or freelance designers; typographers for advertising and branding agencies, publishing industries, web design companies, broadcasting and animation studios; in-house design for large companies, state and parastatal organisations, research and educational institutions, public relations and marketing companies, design consultants, printers and production houses or owners of private studios Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Arts [3 years] 5 30 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. To retain admission, candidates must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: There is a range of career options for students who complete the Bachelor of Arts programme. Since the Bachelor of Arts programme is relatively fexible, students can choose the same majors and elective modules as students studying in more structured programmes. Note: Students who wish to become psychologists must complete a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, the BSocSciHons (Psychology), and the MA (Clinical, Counselling or Research Psychology). Careers: Clinical, counselling (sports and community) and research psychologist, registered counsellor or registered psychometrist. (Contact the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA—www.hpcsa.co.za] for information on the requirements.) Bachelor of Social Work [4 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Departmental selection takes place at the end of the frst year and is based on academic merit, an aptitude test and an interview. A police clearance certifcate (PCC) is required to study social work. In terms of the Children’s Act (2005), all registered student social workers have to complete Form 30 in Part B of the National Child Protection Register (NCPR). Career: Social worker Bachelor of Arts Law [3 years] 5 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Laws [also referred to as LLB], Bachelor of Commerce Law and Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 34 in the NSC. Career: Lawyer (A Bachelor of Arts Law degree and a Bachelor of Laws [also referred to as LLB] degree are required.) Bachelor of Arts Languages [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: Advertising, media and communication, copywriting, creative writing, text and document design, editing, language planning, language teaching and training, lexicography (compilation of dictionaries), technical writing, public relations, translation, publishing, diplomatic sector or tourism. If you would like to become a language practitioner, we recommend you continue with a BAHons (Applied Language Studies) once you have completed a Bachelor of Arts Languages degree. Once you have completed a Postgraduate Certifcate in Education, you will be able to enter the teaching profession. Bachelor of Social Science Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: Labour relations practice, arbitration, confict management and resolution, labour administration and research, gender issues and dismissals, work for government institutions, parastatals, private sector and trade union organisations Bachelor of Social Science Heritage and Cultural Sciences [Option: Heritage and Cultural Tourism] [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts or consult the Programme Manager at +27 (0)12 420 5956. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: Travel, tourism, tourist guides, management, hospitality, marketing, journalism, government, education and/or work in the broader museum and heritage felds on a local, national and international level
University of Pretoria 12 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS Mathematics English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, Politics and Economics [3 years] 5 5 32 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 32 in the NSC. Students interested in the Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme not complying with the 5 in Mathematics for the programme, but with an APS of 32, a 4 in Mathematics and a 5 in English, may be admitted into another degree for their frst year. If they register for STK 113 and STK 123 in their frst year of study, and they pass each of these with 60%, they will however then have the option to apply for an internal transfer to the Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, Politics and Economics in their second year of study. Careers: You will be eligible for a career in economic or political policy-making, journalism or the diplomatic service. Bachelor of Political Science International Studies [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Political Science Political Studies and Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: International relations, diplomatic service, political consultation, confict resolution, policy analysis, strategic intelligence, governance, international political economics and risk analysis Bachelor of Political Science Political Studies [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Political Science International Studies and Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: Policy analysis and consultation, political analysis and communication, governance, confict resolution, strategic intelligence, political development and mobilisation and risk analysis Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts [4 years] 5 30 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult the Programme Manager at +27 (0)12 420 6783. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Admissions for the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts programme will take place in July, September and Ad-hoc. An A4 portfolio must be submitted. This will be evaluated along with a UP competency test with practical and theoretical components. Successful applicants must pass with 60% in each of the following components: ƒ Conceptualisation test ƒ Drawing ƒ Interview ƒ A4 Portfolio Careers: Gallery managers, art facilitators, art consultants/advisors, art educators, artists in the fne arts, artists in new media, artists in applied arts Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts [5-year programme] [5 years] 4 26 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 26 in the NSC. Admissions for the 5-year Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts will take place in July, September and Ad-hoc. Candidates must also complete a UP competency test that assesses practical and theoretical components. Successful applicants must achieve at least 50% in each of these components: ƒ Conceptualisation test ƒ Drawing ƒ Interview Careers: Gallery managers, art facilitators, art consultants/advisors, art educators, artists in the fne arts, artists in new media, artists in applied arts Bachelor of Arts Visual Studies [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Careers: Art and flm critics, visual culture specialists, art and culture educators, academics, art historians, curators, visual analysts, visual consultants, media and communication analysts, social media coordinators, gallery managers Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS Music English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Music [4 years] 4 (50-59%) or Grade VII Practical and Grade V Theory (Unisa/Royal Schools/Trinity) or a comparable standard and Practical audition and theoretical test passed with 60% 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts or consult the Programme Manager at +27 (0)12 420 3747. The School of the Arts: Music selects candidates based on a practical singing or instrument performance of 15 minutes, as well as a theoretical test. Audition required ƒ Video of a practical performance (60%): A performance on the candidate’s principal instrument. The performance should last about 15 minutes, and the programme must contain three works from diferent style periods (standard: at least Grade VII, Unisa/Royal Schools/Trinity practical music examinations); ƒ Online theoretical test (60%): A written test that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of elementary harmony (standard: at least Grade V, Unisa/ Royal Schools/Trinity theory examinations). To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Admissions for the Bachelor of Music degree will take place in July, September and Ad-hoc. Careers: Music teachers, music technicians, solo and/or chamber music performers, orchestral musicians and composers Bachelor of Music [5-year programme] [5 years] 4 (50-59%) or Grade V Practical and Grade III Theory (Unisa/ Royal Schools/ Trinity) or a comparable standard and Practical audition and theoretical test passed with 50% 4 26 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult the Programme Manager at +27 (0)12 420 3747. Prospective students will be required to write an assessment. The School of the Arts: Music selects candidates based on a practical singing or instrument performance of 10 minutes, as well as a theoretical test. Audition required ƒ Video of a practical performance (50%): A performance on the candidate’s principal instrument. The performance should last about 10 minutes, and the programme must contain three works from diferent style periods (standard: at least Grade V, Unisa/Royal Schools/Trinity practical music examinations); ƒ Online theory test (50%): A written test that will assess the candidate’s knowledge of elementary theoretical principles (standard: at least Grade III, Unisa/ Royal Schools/ Trinity theory examinations). To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 26 in the NSC. Admissions for the Bachelor of Music [5-year programme] will take place in July, September and Ad- hoc. If you are admitted to this programme, you may not be considered for any other degree programme within the Faculty, except for the Bachelor of Music degree. Careers: Music teachers, music technicians, solo and/or chamber music performers, orchestral musicians and composers Bachelor of Drama [3 years] 5 30 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Arts or consult the Programme Manager at +27 (0)12 420 2643. Applicants must complete and pass an audition process. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 28 in the NSC. Admissions for the Bachelor of Drama degree will take place in August, Ad-hoc. Careers: Actors (theatre, flm, television and radio), physical theatre artists, theatre critics, radio and television presenters, directors, educational theatre practitioners and educators, community theatre artists and educators, light and sound operators, voice artists, stage and production managers, programme facilitators and managers, performing arts administrators, camera operators, documentary flm-makers, digital and new media editors, playwrights, scriptwriters, play devisors, flm and theatre researchers Bachelor of Drama [4-year programme] [4 years] 4 26 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Applicants must complete and pass an audition process. To retain admission, you must obtain an APS of at least 26 in the NSC. Admission for the Bachelor of Drama [4-year programme] will take place in August and Ad-hoc. Careers: Actors (theatre, flm, television and radio), physical theatre artists, theatre critics, radio and television presenters, directors, educational theatre practitioners and educators, community theatre artists and educators, light and sound operators, voice artists, stage and production managers, programme facilitators and managers, performing arts administrators, camera operators, documentary flm-makers, digital and new media editors, playwrights, scriptwriters, play devisors, flm and theatre researchers
13 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Faculty of Law Faculty-specifc admission regulations ƒ Applicants who comply with the minimum admission requirements are conditionally admitted to the available places. The application process allows for diversity in admissions. With regard to frst-year admissions, the Faculty strives to admit at least 50% designated (black African, Indian and Coloured) students. If the admission process leads to a situation in which fewer than 50% designated (black African, Indian and Coloured) students are admitted, the admissions should be adjusted to give preference to the most meritorious designated (black African, Indian and Coloured) candidates. ƒ If places are available, candidates who have graduated for another degree and can submit a certifcate of satisfactory conduct, or completed the NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) and have an APS of 38 or higher and an achievement level of at least 6 in English may be conditionally admitted after the closing date, at the discretion of the Faculty’s Admissions Committee. Faculty of Law website www.up.ac.za/law Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Laws [Also referred to as LLB] [4 years] 6 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Arts Law and Bachelor of Commerce Law . Candidates that fulfl the requirements for admission to this programme as set out in this brochure, will be considered. Candidates are urged to apply as early as possible from 1 April. Careers: Refer to the infographics in the faculty brochure at www.up.ac.za/law. Queries relating to Bachelor of Laws applications can be directed to: Tel +27 (0)12 420 4265 Email lawadmin@up.ac.za Bachelor of Arts Law [Also referred to as BA (Law)] [3 years] Queries relating to Bachelor of Arts Law applications can be directed to: Ms Ernika Monyeki (Faculty of Humanities) Tel +27 (0)12 420 5241 Email ernika.monyeki@up.ac.za Bachelor of Commerce Law [Also referred to as BCom (Law)] [3 years] Queries relating to Bachelor of Commerce Law applications can be directed to: Ms Ronel Steenkamp (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) Tel +27 (0)12 420 3347 Email ronel.steenkamp@up.ac.za Faculty of Theology and Religion Faculty-specifc admission regulations ƒ Applicants who indicate Theology as a frst or second choice will be considered, but those who indicate it as their second choice may have to submit a motivation. Faculty of Theology and Religion website www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-theology-and-religion Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/ IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Bachelor of Arts in Theology [3 years] 4 28 Suggested second-choice programme: Diploma in Theology. Careers: Ministers, pastors, priests, preachers in certain denominations, missionaries and youth counsellors. Other possibilities include ethics consultants to businesses. Theological studies can be enriching for people in various other vocations. Prospective students who are interested in ordained ministry should discuss their intention to register for this programme with their church leadership. Diploma in Theology [3 years] 3 24 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor at +27 (0)12 420 5144. Careers: Ministers, pastors, priests, lay preachers in certain denominations, missionaries and youth counsellors. Candidates should consult their church leadership on which programme would best suit their aims. The Diploma in Theology is intended for candidates who have completed the NSC/IEB (or equivalent), but without the required university admission.
University of Pretoria 14 Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty-specifc admission regulations 1. Mid-year selection cancelled: The mid-year selection for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [also referred to as MBChB] and Bachelor of Dental Surgery [also referred to as BChD] degrees in the Faculty of Health Sciences will be discontinued in 2025. Similarly, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will discontinue the BSc Biological Sciences registration option in 2025. Applicants may select a relevant Bachelor of Science degree in the feld of biological sciences or another programme ofered in the Faculty of Health Sciences as a second-choice option. For information on programmes ofered by these faculties, refer to www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > faculty brochures. 2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing selection: Students who intend to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science may register for Bachelor of Science biological sciences degrees’ modules including Medical Terminology (MTL 180). Students should contact the Faculty of Veterinary Science for their selection criteria (www.up.ac.za/faculty-of-veterinary-science). 3. BSc extended programmes: A limited number of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture specialisations may be ofered over an extended period of time, with students being granted four years and fve years, respectively, to complete the qualifcations. Once external approval has been granted by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Faculty will communicate the processes to all stakeholders. Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences website www.up.ac.za/nas Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 30 June. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Physical Science: Students in the Cambridge system must have completed both Physics and Chemistry with an achievement level equal to that of NSC Physical Sciences as specifed in the table below. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Biochemistry [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes and Bachelor of Science Chemistry . Careers: Biochemistry ofers many opportunities for exciting and challenging careers in the food and pharmaceutical, fne chemicals and waste-processing industries. Careers at research councils, such as the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Water Research Commission (WRC) are possibilities, as are academic institutions, the Council for Scientifc and Industrial Research (CSIR) and forensic as well as pathology laboratories. Possible careers include that of researcher, teacher, lecturer and medical representative. Graduates are comfortable in work environments such as universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and related industries. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Biotechnology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@up.ac.za. Careers: Graduates mostly fnd work as laboratory-based researchers or bio- entrepreneurs using medical, animal, plant or microbe-based technologies to develop products and services. If students combine biotechnology with additional qualifcations such as law, they will be equipped for success in careers such as patent law, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, project management, computer programming (natural computation) and science journalism. Please note that the level of training and qualifcation plays a vital role in determining the type of work a qualifed biotechnologist can pursue. Bachelor of Science Ecology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Graduates will be at the forefront of conserving natural ecosystems in a changing world. They fnd work in local and international environmentally based government and private conservation organisations (e.g., WWF, IUCN), companies involved in the direct or indirect use of natural resources (e.g., agriculture, mining), environmental consultancies, environmental education initiatives, academic and training institutions, and research. Bachelor of Science Zoology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Our graduates will play pivotal roles in managing the confict between a growing human population and the conservation of our unique biodiversity in Africa. They could be employed by public and private nature conservancies, environmental consultancies and conservation agencies, medical and veterinary research institutions, in biochemical and biotechnology industries, at educational institutions, in scientifc data management, and the corporate sector. These jobs usually involve a stimulating combination of problem-solving, analytical work, and feldwork. Bachelor of Science Entomology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Graduates with expertise in entomology are highly sought after in the agricultural sector as insect management specialists or researchers. They are also employed at nature reserves, environmental consultancies, conservation planning agencies, medical and veterinary research institutions, educational institutions and museums, organisations involved in the management of invasive species and pests, quarantine and inspection services, in the biochemical and biotechnology industries, in IT-related felds, and in the corporate sector. There are also opportunities to start your own business to farms insects that beneft humans such as biological control agents or pollinators like bees and fies, or can be used as feed for animals and food for humans.
15 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Genetics Bachelor of Science Human Genetics [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological sciences programmes. Careers: Graduates generally choose to work as molecular biologists, medical or clinical geneticists, cytogeneticists, biotechnologists, agricultural scientists, molecular ecologists, forensic scientists, genetic counsellors, bioinformaticists and computational analysts, veterinary scientists, teachers or lecturers at various institutions, and in bioscience-related industries. If students combine genetics with additional qualifcations such as law, they will be equipped for successful careers in, for example, patent law, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, project management, computer programming (natural computation) and science journalism. Note that the level of training and qualifcation plays an important role in determining the type of work in which a qualifed geneticist can become involved. Bachelor of Science Human Physiology Bachelor of Science Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological sciences programmes. Careers: Many of the career options for graduates in Bachelor of Science Human Physiology and Bachelor of Science Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology are research-orientated. Research is performed in cooperation with medical teams in private and government research laboratories, pharmaceutical frms, universities, veterinary and industrial institutions. Graduates of these degrees also contribute to education (teachers, lecturers and instructors), sport physiology, biostatistics, bioengineering, biotechnology, microbiology, virology, industrial hygiene, scientifc journalism, medical technology, and sales representatives of pharmaceutical frms. Further studying also opens the opportunity to become genetic counsellors and psychologists. Bachelor of Science Medical Sciences [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological sciences programmes. Careers: Postgraduate studies are highly recommended. Honours, master’s and doctoral degrees can be obtained in any of the subdisciplines of anatomy: neuro- anatomy, clinical anatomy, cell biology, physical and forensic anthropology, histology and embryology. Students who obtain this degree can also continue with their studies to obtain postgraduate degrees in physiology, genetics and pharmacology. Career opportunities include research in any of the subdisciplines of anatomy, in academia, in forensic science and in the health science industry. Other careers that can be considered are in the sports sciences, virology, chemical pathology, immunology, health administration or ergonomics. Technical careers are also possible, for example, in the Anatomy or Physiology departments at universities. Bachelor of Science Microbiology [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Microbiologists can pursue a variety of careers involving activities ranging from practical application to basic research. Career opportunities are available in the food, dairy, beer, wine, baker’s yeast and fermentation industries, and at mines where they will be involved in corrosion control. Graduates can also follow careers in medical or veterinary microbiology, microbial genomics and, ecology or as researchers at organisations such as the CSIR, MRC or ARC, or lecturers and researchers at academic institutions. Bachelor of Science Plant Science [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Careers range from working in a laboratory to studying plants in their natural environments. Graduates could be employed at biotechnology and pharmaceutical frms, South African National Parks (SANParks), private ecological companies and research institutions such as the CSIR, ARC and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Option: Culinary Science] [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management , Bachelor of Science Food Science and Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Option: Nutrition]. Careers: Graduates can be employed as culinary scientists, culinologists, sensory analysts, food researchers, food product developers, food safety and quality assurance managers, and food service managers. Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Option: Nutrition] [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Food Science , Bachelor of Science Biochemistry and Bachelor of Science Microbiology . Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Option: Nutrition] is an interfaculty degree programme, presented jointly by Consumer and Food Sciences (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Human Nutrition (Faculty of Health Sciences). Careers: The need for graduates with training in nutrition is driven by the worldwide recognition of the fact that food does not only meet basic nutritional needs but also plays a key role in the promotion and maintenance of long-term good health. Career opportunities exist in food or related industries (such as pharmaceutical and food manufacturing companies), government departments, international organisations (such as the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO)), NGOs, research organisations and as project managers and advisors in the food, health and consumer sectors. Bachelor of Science Food Science [3 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science in Food Management [Option: Nutrition]. Careers: Food scientists with highly marketable training and professional skills work as food risk investigators, quality and safety assurance managers, food chemists, food microbiologists and biotechnologists, packaging and shelf-life specialists, safety auditors, product and process development managers, technical sales and marketing advisors, sensory scientists or food bio-scientists (for example brewers or favourists) in the food, agro-processing and related industries. The work environments of food scientists include laboratories, food production sites, business premises (retail and wholesale), training areas, government institutions and research organisations. Food scientists also work in industries and companies that manufacture and supply materials (for example packaging and food additives, such as colourants and favourants) to the food industry, or have secondary involvement in food production and sales. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics in Agribusiness Management [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Commerce Agribusiness Management . Careers: The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics in Agribusiness Management degree is ideal for students who are passionate about and have competencies in both science and business subjects. The degree programme cultivates problem solvers with unique skill sets to help feed and clothe the world. Agricultural economists are involved in many diferent areas of the economy. Their roles in the economy include: analysing and understanding consumer behaviour in terms of people’s wants, needs and willingness to pay for food and clothing; conducting research in environmental economics to assist governments and businesses in ensuring the sustainable use of scarce resources such as water; training of smallholder farmers by providing extension services; trading of fnancial instruments and agricultural commodities on global and local stock markets; advising clients in the agricultural sector on how to manage their fnances and risks; advising government on how to ensure that there will be enough food for all South Africans; and conducting research to ensure the sustainable and proftable supply of food and clothing across the various supply chains. Employment opportunities for agricultural economists include employment in the government, commercial banks, multinational agribusiness companies, farmer cooperatives, commodity trading houses, food processors and manufacturers, and research councils.
University of Pretoria 16 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Zoology . Careers: Animal science is focused on the application of the scientifc aspects of animal production and the quality control of products to ensure consumer satisfaction. Careers in this feld make an essential contribution to food (protein) production in South Africa. Based on the most recent research and the needs of both animals and humans, animal science focuses on the entire livestock production value chain, from conception to consumption. There are numerous career opportunities for animal scientists in research, commercial farming and the public sector, and for in the livestock and feed industry. Animal scientists can work on diferent levels in these sectors, eg as researchers or consultants on animal nutrition or breeding, technical representatives, managers of intensive and extensive animal production systems and policymakers. The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science degree is acknowledged as a professional qualifcation by SACNSP in terms of Act 106 of 1993. It is internationally recognised, which means that graduates can register as professional animal scientists. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant Pathology [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Graduates could be employed in: ƒ Education and training: Graduates can work at universities, colleges and schools. ƒ Plant pathologists: Graduates are in demand in various industries. Careers range from researchers to practitioners who work in laboratories, on commercial farms (which includes feldwork) or in the food trade industry. ƒ Research and management: Graduates are also hired at research institutes, government departments, seed, fertiliser and agrochemical companies, municipalities and in the mining industry. ƒ Extension services for technology transfer: Employers of graduates include grower associations, national and provincial Departments of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), Tourism (DT), Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and Water and Sanitation (DWS). ƒ Entrepreneurial: Graduates can work as consultants or in production. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences [4 years] 5 5 5 32 Suggested second-choice programmes: Any of the programmes listed in the biological or agricultural and food sciences programmes. Careers: Graduates could be employed as teachers and lecturers at schools and academic institutions, as well as researchers and managers at various public and private institutions: ƒ Public sector: The ARC, DWS, DEFF, DT, DALLRD, DMRE, the CSIR, provincial agriculture and nature conservation departments, SANBI, municipalities, SANParks, national farming and food production agencies ƒ Private sector: Companies involved in seed, fertiliser and plant protection research and development, environmental planning and management, nurseries, vegetable, fruit and ornamental cut-fower production and irrigation ƒ Extension services involving knowledge transfer: Nature conservation, national and provincial departments of agriculture and the environment, environmental management and rehabilitation, nurseries, crop, turfgrass and weed management, private companies servicing feld crops, vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants, fruit, ornamental and cut-fower production ƒ Entrepreneurial: Consultants in crop, pasture, vegetable, medicinal and aromatic plants, ornamental and cut-fower production systems and landscaping enterprises, managing own farms and nurseries for extensive (feld) or intensive (tunnel/ greenhouse) production systems involving various crops, and managing companies specialising in irrigation, reclamation and soil conservation Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS CONSUMER SCIENCE English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Consumer Science Clothing Retail Management [4 years] 5 4 28 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Retail Management . Careers: Graduates can be employed in retail management as brand managers, clothing buyers and planners, fashion designers, fashion marketers, fashion product developers, quality controllers and assurance managers, store managers, image consultants, textile technologists, visual merchandisers and pattern technologists, or can become entrepreneurs. Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Retail Management [4 years] 5 4 28 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management . Careers: Graduates can be employed as brand managers, sales managers or store managers, food and beverage buyers and planners, food stylists, food journalists, food product marketers, visual merchandisers and consumer consultants, or can become entrepreneurs. Bachelor of Consumer Science Hospitality Management [4 years] 5 4 28 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Consumer Science Food Retail Management . Careers: Graduates can be employed as food and beverage managers, food service managers, culinary specialists, events coordinators, entrepreneurs, food product and menu developers, food journalists, food safety and quality assurance managers, and food stylists. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS PHYSICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Chemistry [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Biochemistry and the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] (with elective modules in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences). Careers: Graduates are employed in most technology-based institutions and work in laboratory environments that form part of industrial, research or academic institutions. A chemist must be able to participate in teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment and a wide variety of enterprises in both the private and public sectors. It is important to note that the type of work available to a graduate in chemistry depends on the level of the qualifcation obtained. Advanced qualifcations will eventually lead to positions in research and/or production management and require management and fnancial planning skills. Many career opportunities exist in the felds of education, research, journalism, environmental protection, food and beverages, energy, water, health, sports, pharmaceutics and cosmetics, geology, mining and law enforcement. These include the well-known professions of synthetic chemist, materials scientist, chemical pathologist, forensic chemist, analytical chemist, drug analyst, patent lawyer, environmental chemist, geochemist, food chemist, polymer chemist and soil chemist. Bachelor of Science Physics [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] (with elective modules in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences). Careers: Graduates could be employed as university academics, whose duties include lecturing, research and the supervision of postgraduate students, researchers in national laboratories such as the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA), the South African Astronomical Observatory or iThemba LABS (Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences), researchers in industry, for example at the CSIR or Element Six, science advisors for non-governmental organisations, industry or government, radiation scientists, medical scientists and biophysicists, atmospheric scientists and climatologists, developers of renewable energy sources, geophysicists, innovators and entrepreneurs, and computational scientists. International collaboration also takes place with experts from abroad.
17 Undergraduate prospectus: Applicants with an NSC/IEB Certifcate 2025 Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS PHYSICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Geography [Option: Geography and Environmental Science] [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Meteorology . Careers: This degree ofers a range of career paths, including teaching, research (for a variety of bodies) and the application of geographical knowledge and skills in practice. Graduates can focus on environmental management; urban issues such as informal settlements; regional and rural development; and environmental health or environmental issues, including pollution, climate change and the understanding and addressing of negative impacts on biodiversity/ecosystem services through activities such as mining, agriculture and tourism. Environmental specialists act as consultants in the felds of environmental analysis and management, environmental law, environmental standards, environmental management systems and environmental auditing. They are needed by, among others, professionals in private sector institutions involved with environmental issues, for example, transport and civil engineers, town and regional planners and landscape architects. In the private sector, graduates are generally employed by real estate, planning, architectural and engineering frms, and by banks, tourism organisations, environmental conservation bodies and industry. Government departments such as the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), Water and Sanitation (DWS), Tourism (DT), Basic Education (DBE) and Higher Education and Training (DHET), and Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP), and the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) - Green Scorpions also employ these graduates, as do parastatal organisations such as the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Council for Scientifc and Industrial Research (CSIR). Many graduates are also self-employed, working mainly in areas such as marketing, planning, development, tourism, cartography, remote sensing, environmental analysis, social impact assessments and environmental auditing. Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Geography [Option: Geography and Environmental Science]. Careers: Graduates with a Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics readily fnd work at organisations such as Geographic Information System (GIS) vendors (ESRI or lntergraph), the CSIR, GIS consultants (AfriGIS, GeoTerralmage, GISCOE), planning consultants (e.g., Cadreplan or Plan Practice), environmental consultants (e.g. Golder or Pegasys), civil engineering consultants (Aurecon, SSI), the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), National Geospatial lnformation (NGI), or any municipality in the country. Many government departments (eg DEFF, DSI, Stats SA, DALRRD and DWS) also employ GISc professionals. The South African Geomatics Council has accredited the Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics and BScHons Geoinformatics programmes. Bachelor of Science Geoinformatics graduates can register as candidate Geomatics Technologists in GISc (GTg GISc), and BScHons Geoinformatics graduates can register as candidate Geomatics Professionals in GISc (GPr GISc). Bachelor of Science Geology [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Environmental and Engineering Geology , Bachelor of Science Physics and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Applied Plant and Soil Sciences. Careers: Large international mining companies are signifcant employers of geologists and other geoscientists in research, exploration and mining projects. However, employment is increasingly to be found in smaller, entrepreneurial frms (‘juniors’). The Council also ofers exciting careers for Geosciences, the CSIR, and the Council for Mineral Technology (MINTEK), DWS, and at museums, engineering frms and consulting companies. Graduates may even operate as self-employed consultants in their own frms. Laboratory specialists, for example, mineralogists, identify and examine minerals using sophisticated instruments and analytical equipment. Environmental and engineering geologists study the interaction between human activities and the geological environment, such as the pollution of soil and groundwater. They investigate geological structures and soil, and rock properties at construction sites, for example, dams, tunnels and mines, to provide valuable information before construction. They also locate and evaluate suitable construction materials. The task of the hydrogeologist is to look for groundwater and monitor the responsible exploitation of that water. Bachelor of Science Meteorology [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Geography [Option: Geography and Environmental Science]. Careers: UP graduates in meteorology work as weather forecasters, researchers, climatologists, and lecturers and institutions. Meteorologists are employed by institutions involved in the study, interpretation, and prediction of weather, atmospheric science, and phenomena relating to the climate. The South African Weather Service (SAWS), the Council for Scientifc and Industrial Research (CSIR), some universities, agricultural institutions, municipalities, consultants, and industries employ meteorologists who mainly practice as specialists. The BScHons Meteorology degree, which is required to become a professional meteorologist, conforms to all the requirements for a meteorologist according to the defnition of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Technical Regulations. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS PHYSICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Science Environmental and Engineering Geology [3 years] 5 5 5 34 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Geology . Careers: Engineering and environmental geologists study the interaction between human activities and the geological environment, such as the pollution of soil and groundwater. They investigate geological structures and soil and rock properties at construction sites, for example, dams, tunnels and mines, to provide valuable information before construction. They also locate and evaluate suitable construction materials. The task of the hydrogeologist is to search for groundwater and monitor the responsible exploitation of that water. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Bachelor of Science Actuarial and Financial Mathematics [3 years] 5 7 36 Suggested second-choice programme: Bachelor of Science Mathematical Statistics . Careers: Actuarial and fnancial mathematics is a popular feld, with career opportunities in the business market and at investment institutions such as banks and insurance companies. Mathematical skills are essential in portfolio management and the modelling of fnancial risk. This programme prepares students for professional careers as actuaries or fnancial engineers. The activities of actuaries or actuarial technicians include long-term capital projects, designing the benefts of medical schemes, pension fund management, the determination of contributions and fnancial management on a sound long-term basis, the evaluation of investments in shares, property and other transactions, and the determination of the premiums and reserves for insurers’ outstanding claims. Financial engineers can be employed by banks and fnancial institutions, brokerage frms and investment institutions. The mathematical skills of fnancial engineers are essential in portfolio and risk management. Activities include asset management (trading in bonds, futures and derivative instruments such as options), designing new fnancial products and devising strategies to control credit risk. Bachelor of Science Mathematics Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics [3 years] 5 6 34 Suggested second-choice programme for Bachelor of Science Mathematics : Bachelor of Science Physics Suggested second-choice programmes for Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics : Bachelor of Science Mathematics and the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] (with elective modules in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences). Careers: Graduates in mathematics and applied mathematics are employed by research institutions, educational bodies (universities and schools), the public sector (government and medical institutions) and the private sector (engineering companies, fnancial institutions and the computer industry). These graduates’ training in abstract, analytical and computational thinking provides them with the background required to easily adjust to changing circumstances in the professional environment and to construct mathematical models of natural, technological and fnancial phenomena. Mathematicians and applied mathematicians apply, evaluate and adapt existing problem-solving techniques, or develop new techniques to solve problems. Bachelor of Science Mathematical Statistics [3 years] 5 6 34 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Physics and the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching [Grades 7 to 12] (with elective modules in Physical Sciences or Life Sciences). Careers: By completing this programme you will therefore be positioned at the forefront of analytical thinking and application in the statistical, computational and interdisciplinary environments of the future. What career opportunities exist for you as a graduate? Many professions amongst others: Data scientist, data analyst, fnancial risk analyst, fnancial analyst, geospatial information analyst, biostatistician, statistical software engineer. Some examples of career opportunities are: ƒ Google Analytics use statistics to track internet users to generate leads for their recommended engines. ƒ Movement information captured by cell phones is used by statistical predictive models to predict trafc congestion and suggest faster routes. ƒ Statisticians make use of statistical methodologies to detect fraud, assist with credit- related portfolios and forecast fnancial-economic trends. ƒ Retail companies study customer satisfaction and customer experience by using statistical models. ƒ Statisticians are prominent in the modelling of climate change, crime hotspots, rhino-poaching, diseases, etc. ƒ Statisticians advise animal scientists on factors afecting animal nutrition and genetic breeding plans. ƒ Government employs statisticians to understand population demographics, health risks and other factors that infuence sustainable development programmes.
University of Pretoria 18 Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty-specifc admission regulations Note: All attachments and categories referred to below are available in the Undergraduate Faculty brochure at www.up.ac.za/vet. 1. As the only faculty of its kind in the RSA, the Faculty of Veterinary Science (FVS) has a particular responsibility to ensure that the student body is representative of the demographics of the country in order to meet the national needs for trained veterinarians and veterinary nurses. 2. If the number of applicants who meet the minimum requirements for a particular category is insufcient, the Faculty Selection Committee of the FVS may, at its discretion, assign places to another category. 3. The fnal number of places ofered to applicants will be determined by the Faculty Selection Committee with due consideration of the available teaching facilities and resources. 4. Applicants may be requested to participate in additional selection activities, such as interviews and additional selection tests, which may be used to verify the scores obtained from the Veterinary Science or Veterinary Nursing Value-added Form (VSVAF/VNVAF) (Annexure E). 5. Selection in each of the categories (see Annexure C and D) is based on merit. 6. Applicants are ranked in categories based on the Merit Point Score achieved (see Annexure C and D – Calculation of the Merit Point Score). 7. Since the highest-ranking applicants are selected until capacity is reached in each category (see Annexure C and D), the selection cut-of values in the diferent categories are determined by the competing applications. 8. Applicants who are admitted or conditionally selected, and those on the waiting list, will be informed by 31 August. However, those in the second-round selection for school-leaving applicants (Category A2), will be informed a week after the fnal Grade 12 results are available. 9. School-leaving applicants who are conditionally selected based on their Grade 11 results will forfeit their places if their fnal NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) results no longer comply with the minimum requirements for selection, or if their Merit Point Scores based on their fnal NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) results are more than 5% lower than their Grade 11 scores on the strength of which they were selected. 10. School-leaving applicants who were conditionally selected based on their Grade 11 results, but whose results in the fnal NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) caused them to forfeit their placement, will automatically be transferred to the waiting list and may be considered if a second round of selection takes place in January (Category A2). 11. Forfeiture will not be reversed based on amended NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) results after the remarking of NSC (or equivalent qualifcation) examination papers. 12. Applicants enrolled in the BSc extended programmes must complete the frst three semesters of the BSc extended programme with the correct (equivalent) modules to be eligible for selection into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachlor of Veterinary Nursing programme. 13. Applicants who are conditionally selected into the second year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme based on previous university exposure will forfeit their placement if they do not pass all the modules required for entry into the second year of the programme. 14. All conditionally selected applicants’ admission will be confrmed by 31 January of the year in which their studies will commence. 15. Places that become available in any category after selection due to cancellation or forfeiture will be ofered to candidates on the waiting list for that specifc category until the end of the University’s orientation week. Places must be taken up by the end of the frst week after the commencement of lectures. 16. In terms of the Immigration Act, foreigners who are permanent residents in South Africa are not categorised as foreign applicants. 17. In extraordinary circumstances, and based on the availability of places in a given year, the Faculty Selection Committee may consider transferring a student from another veterinary programme. The level of entry will be decided at the discretion of the Committee and in accordance with the general rule applied by the Faculty. Transfers to Bachelor of Veterinary Science V and VI will not be considered. The syllabus of the transfer programme must meet the OIE and SAQA requirements for a veterinary programme. The Faculty reserves the right to undertake an evaluation of syllabi or to request a certifcate of SAQA equivalence. Candidates also have to meet the Category B1–B6 or C2–C3 entrance requirements. 18. Candidates who have previously applied and failed to enter the Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing programme will be considered in Categories B1–B6 or C2–C3. 19. Applicants from countries other than South Africa* must comply with all UP and the Department of Home Afairs regulations applicable to foreign students. 20. Applicants who have multiple citizenships, including South African citizenship, will be considered to be South African citizens. 21. Applicants with GED and School of Tomorrow qualifcations will not be considered for admission. 22. Any deliberate omission of information, or any false information provided by an applicant in the application, may result in the immediate cancellation of the application, admission or registration. *Applicants who are not South African citizens Faculty of Veterinary Science website www.veterinary.up.ac.za Enquiries leonie.johnson@up.ac.za Minimum admission requirements ƒ The closing date for applications for programmes in this faculty is 31 May. ƒ Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into a programme. Programmes Minimum requirements for NSC/IEB for 2025 Achievement level APS English Home Language or English First Additional Language Mathematics Physical Sciences Bachelor of Veterinary Science [6 years] 5 5 5 35 Suggested second-choice programmes: Bachelor of Science Zoology and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science. These programmes are also recommended for applicants who intend to apply again for a transfer to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme in 2025 or later. Note: Students who intend to apply for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science may register for Bachelor of Science Zoology or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science modules, including Medical Terminology (MTL 180). Careers: Veterinarians in private practice, research, academia or state veterinary services. Veterinarians can also work in the following felds: diagnostic laboratories, veterinary public health (milk and meat hygiene, control of transfer of disease), technical services, research and product development in pharmaceutical and food industries, consultancy, laboratory animal management, wildlife management, poultry and pig production and animal welfare. Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing [3 years] 4 4 Physical Sciences or Life Sciences 28 4 For advice on a second-choice programme for Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment, send an email to carol.bosch@ up.ac.za. Careers: The following institutions employ veterinary nurses: veterinary clinics and veterinary hospitals, specialist veterinary facilities, the pharmaceutical industry, the animal food industry, animal welfare societies, zoological gardens, game parks, laboratory animal units, rehabilitation centres, research centres, animal boarding establishments, organised agriculture, dairies and farming operations. For applicants in other schooling systems (IGCSE/LGCSE/BGCSE/SGCSE/GCSE/HIGCSE/ NSC/O Level/AS Level/A Level/IBSL/IBHL or ABITUR), refer to Annexure A in the Undergraduate Faculty Brochure available at www.up.ac.za/vet for the conversion of scores to the NSC equivalent. Applicants from schooling systems in which Physical Sciences is taught as two separate subjects (Physics and Chemistry) have to achieve the equivalent minimum level in both subjects. For more information, refer to the brochure: International undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certifcate not issued by Umalusi (South Africa) at www.up.ac.za/programmes > Undergraduate > Admission information. Applicants from countries other than South Africa must comply with all UP and the Department of Home Afairs regulations related to foreign students. If an applicant has multiple citizenships which includes South African citizenship, the applicant will be considered as a South African applicant. Applicants with GED and School of Tomorrow qualifcations will not be considered for admission. Any false information or any deliberate omission of information, provided by an applicant in the application may result in immediate cancellation of the application, admission or registration. 5. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES When you have completed your studies and are seeking a suitable postgraduate programme, look no further than the University of Pretoria–one of the top universities in Africa. With our strategic vision of being a leading research-intensive university on the continent, we ofer a wide range of exciting, relevant and highly benefcial postgraduate degrees. Go to www.up.ac.za/postgraduate-studies or scan the QR-code to explore the options.
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