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Chemistry with Chemical Engineering Study industrial chemical processes for the production of important materials.
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering Study industrial chemical processes for the production of important materials.

Qualification: BSc

Faculty: Science

Duration: 3

School: Chemistry

Study mode: Full-time

Overview

Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering: programme code SBA04

Chemical engineers combine the disciplines of Chemistry and Physics, expressed in mathematical language, with concepts such as course operations and reaction kinetics, to develop industrial chemical processes.

As a chemical engineer, you will build on the findings of the research chemist, who works 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.

  • Administrators
  • Agricultural Research
  • Applied Chemical Research
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Services
  • Consultants
  • Environmental Research
  • Food and Drink Technology
  • Forensic Science
  • Forestry Research
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Medical Research
  • Patents
  • Pesticides Industry
  • Petrochemical Industry
  • Personal Care Chemistry
  • Sales of Scientific Equipment
  • Science Publishing
  • Science Teacher
  • Textile Chemistry
  • Water Treatment and Analysis
  • Quality Control and Management
First-year

Chemistry I

AND

Mathematics I (Major):

  • Algebra I
  • Calculus I

AND

Physics I (Major)

AND

Engineering Analysis and Design IA AND IB

AND

One course from the list below:

  • Elementary Sesotho Language and Culture IA
  • Elementary IsiZulu Language and Culture IA
  • The International Relations of South Africa and Africa I
  • Introduction to Political Studies
  • Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation I
  • Identity and Society I
Second-year

Computing for Process Engineering II

AND

Electrical Engineering

AND

Mathematics II (Engineering)

AND

Chemistry IIA AND IIB

AND

Process Engineering Fundamentals IIA

AND

Economic Concepts IA

Third-year

Applied Chemistry IIIA AND IIIB

AND

Chemistry IIIA AND IIIB

AND

Process Engineering Fundamentals IIB

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 the course of their studies.

Rules for the NBT

You must register on the NBT website, or via mobile phone, to write the tests. Registration closes about three weeks before each test date. You can register for the NBT before you submit your application to Wits. DO NOT wait for an official notification from Wits to register for and write the tests, because you may miss the end of September deadline.

  • The test fee can be paid once you have registered to write the test.
  • The tests must be written by 31 October 2022. You are encouraged to write the tests as early as possible.
  • For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and available venues, please refer to the NBT website www.nbt.ac.za
  • Both tests must be written in one session.
  • ONLY the first attempt results will be considered so we advise against writing the tests more than once in a year.

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2022 | Residence Applications: 30 September 2022

  • 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.

Wits Plus applicants, applications can only be done online. We will be in contact with you should we require additional documentation.

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.

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 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.

Wits Plus applicants: terms of payment are in accordance with University regulations, and students are not eligible for University bursaries/NSFAS or residential accommodation.