Faculty of Applied Sciences

Higher Certificate in Applied Sciences

Higher Certificate 1 year Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Higher Certificate
Duration
1 Year
NQF Level
5
Campus
ML Sultan / Steve Biko Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

This one-year higher certificate is designed to enable access to diploma and degree programmes in science, providing foundational preparation in mathematics, physical science, and applied sciences.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English 4 50–59%
  • Mathematics 3 40–49%
  • Physical Science 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • Technical Mathematics accepted at level 3 with Technical Science at level 3 and English at Level 4
  • Senior Cert: English E HG/C SG and Maths E HG/C SG and Phys Sci E HG/C SG
  • N4 with Engineering Maths and Engineering Science with 50% together with English Level 4
  • NC(V) Level 4 with English, Maths and Phys Sci 50%
This certificate is intended to enable access to diplomas and/or degrees. Applicants must have a diploma and/or degree pass and meet all conditions apart from Maths and Phys Sci. First preference given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Closing date: 30 September.
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Diploma in Biotechnology Diploma in Environmental Science / Environmental Management Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biological Sciences
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