Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences – Geology | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

This Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences with a major in Geology develops expertise in the structure, composition, and history of the earth — with direct application to South Africa's world-leading mining and mineral resources sector. Students engage with petrology, structural geology, sedimentology, geochemistry, and field mapping — preparing graduates for careers in mineral exploration, mine geology, environmental geology, and geoscience research. South Africa's major mining companies and the Council for Geoscience actively recruit geology graduates.

English: 60%
Mathematics: 70%
Physical Sciences: 70%
APS: 32

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Physical Science (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics60%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Geologist – Study Earth materials and geological formations.
Mineral Exploration Specialist – Identify and evaluate mining prospects.
Geophysicist – Use physics to investigate Earth’s structure and resources.
Environmental Geoscientist – Assess geological risks and sustainable land use.

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