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19. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DEGREE STUDY
28
30
NSC Deg with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Life Sci 4 and one 20 credit subject (not more than one lang) 4
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci and Biol 'D' HG/'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and Maths and 60% in Phys Sci and Life Sci/Biol
NSC Deg with Engl HL/FAL 4 and Maths 4 AND Phys Sci 4 and two 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 4
Matric Exemption with Engl and Maths and Phys Sci 'D' HG/'B' SG
NC(V) 4 with 50% in Engl and 60% in Maths and Phys Sci
Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science andTechnology
DU-D-BBT
DU-D-BFS
30 Sep
1 3 yrs
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the NSC subject Mathematics. The NSC subject Technical Science will not be accepted as a substitute for the subject Physical Science. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. The NSC subjects Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the NSC subject Mathematics. The NSC subject Technical Science will not be accepted as a substitute for the subject Physical Science. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science
DU-D-ATT
30 Sep
1 3 yrs
DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO
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