The Bachelor of Science in Water and Sanitation Sciences at the University of Limpopo addresses one of South Africa's most urgent challenges — the sustainable management of water and sanitation services for a growing, water-scarce population. Students study hydrology, water quality, wastewater treatment, sanitation engineering, catchment management, and water governance, developing technical and scientific skills directly applicable to the water sector. Limpopo Province, drained by the Limpopo and Olifants river systems and facing acute water stress from agriculture, mining, and climate variability, provides an immediate and relevant context for water science study.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Mathematics: 50%
Physical Sciences: 60%
Life Sciences: 60%
APS: 24
Water Quality Scientist – Monitors and analyses surface water, groundwater, and treated water quality for catchment management agencies, water boards such as Lepelle Northern Water, and environmental consulting firms.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager – Oversees the biological, chemical, and physical processes at municipal wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with the National Water Act effluent standards.
Hydrologist – Models river flows, flood risks, and groundwater recharge for the Department of Water and Sanitation, municipalities, and water resource consulting firms across South Africa.
Sanitation Engineer / Technologist – Designs and supervises the implementation of on-site and waterborne sanitation systems for rural communities and municipalities, contributing to South Africa’s sanitation delivery mandate.
Water Resources Planner – Develops integrated water resource management plans and water allocation strategies for catchment management agencies and provincial and national water governance bodies.
