BSc Applied Chemistry | UKZN

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3 year(s)

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The BSc in Applied Chemistry at UKZN (Westville) provides students with a strong foundation in chemical sciences combined with practical laboratory and analytical skills directly applicable to South Africa's pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and food industries. The three-year programme covers organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, with emphasis on industrial applications and modern instrumentation. Graduates are equipped to work in quality control, research laboratories, and manufacturing environments throughout South Africa's industrial heartland.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Agricultural Science or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences: Level 4
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 28

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Music or Life Sciences or Physical Sciences50%Required

Career Prospects

Analytical Chemist – Tests raw materials and finished products for South African pharmaceutical, food, and chemical manufacturers.
Quality Control Chemist – Ensures product quality and regulatory compliance in South African industrial and laboratory settings.
Research Chemist – Develops new compounds and formulations for South African and multinational chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
Environmental Chemist – Monitors pollutants and assesses chemical contamination for environmental consultancies and government agencies.
Process Chemist – Optimises chemical manufacturing processes for South Africa’s petrochemical and specialty chemical producers.

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