Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

This is a unique offering from Wits where one can attain two degrees within five years. A chemical engineer is a professional who applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to the process of converting raw materials into useful products.

Overview

Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

As a chemical engineer, you will build on the findings of research chemists, who work with small amounts of materials in the laboratory. You will be concerned with the design, construction, operation and marketing of equipment that can reproduce the processes or products developed by chemists on a large scale. These include materials needed for specialist applications in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical and electronics industries. You might also work in biotechnology, designing bioreactors for plant cultures, or using bacteria to extract minerals from their ores, or in electronics, where you will conduct research on the synthesis of micro-electronic components.

This 3-year BSc degree combines a Chemistry major with Chemical Engineering topics.

After obtaining the first degree, students can complete a BScEng degree in Chemical Engineering in a further two years or proceed to a higher degree in Chemistry.

Please contact the Student Call Centre for any application queries: Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits

Career Opportunities

Some industries that employ Chemical Engineers:

  • Energy: Chemical engineers develop and improve methods for extracting, processing, and transporting energy resources (e.g. oil, gas, and coal).
  • Manufacturing: Chemical engineers develop and improve methods for large scale production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and food.
  • Environmental: Chemical engineers develop and improve methods for wastewater treatment, remediation of pollution and devices for environmental monitoring.

Curriculum

The courses you require for this degree are outlined in the curriculum plan.

Entry Requirements

APS 43+

English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5

Mathematics Level 6

Physical Science Level 6

Wait-listing

Applicants with 40-42 points may be waitlisted, subject to place availability.

National Benchmark Test

All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered for admission. There are two tests. The Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test and the Mathematics Test. Your test results are used in addition to your Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support during their studies. Click here for more information.

University Application Process

  • The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications.
  • Please click here for an overview of the application process. 
  • Check the admission requirements for your degree. Check if any additional selection requirements apply. 
  • Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
  • Once you have applied, an admissions consultant will be assigned to your application.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • If you are an international applicant and/or have a foreign qualification, please click here.

Compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees for the first year of study. The Fees website also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal. 

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships and National Olympiad winner awards. For information about NSFAS funding, please visit the NSFAS website. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.