The Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology at DUT is a specialist three-year qualification in chemical engineering applied to the conversion of raw materials such as wood into pulp and paper products. South Africa has a significant pulp and paper industry, with major mills in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga producing newsprint, tissue, packaging, and industrial paper. Students develop knowledge in pulp and paper science, process engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and physics — graduating as technically competent process technologists ready for immediate employment.
English: Level 3
Mathematics: Level 4
Physical Sciences: Level 4
Two additional recognised NSC 20-credit subjects: Level 3
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