Transcript 2009 UPDATES - University of South Africa

College of
Science
Engineering &
Technology
and College of
Agriculture &
Environmental Sciences
Topics to be Discussed
Admission requirements
Changes for 2011
Questions
Admission Requirements
BSc Degrees:
In addition to having a full matriculation exemption or conditional
exemption certificate a student must also meet the requirement of
Maths and English passed at Senior Certificate level with at least
40% Higher Grade or 50 % Standard Grade.
OR
New NSC Degree with Mathematics and English passed with at
least a rating of 4.
Note that Mathematical Literacy is NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Acceptable Foreign Mathematics and
English
 Mathematics & English passed at A- level (Symbols A-E)
 Mathematics & English passed at HIGSCE level. (Grades 1-3)
 Mathematics offered at a foreign accredited University
 Certidao – Mathematics & English passed with 12 or higher
 Any other Foreign Mathematics or English must be referred to :
Acceptable Foreign Physical Science
 Physics and Chemistry are done separately in most cases.
 Physical Science or Chemistry passed at A-level. (Symbols A-E)
 Physical Science or Chemistry passed at HIGSCE level (Grades 1-3
 For the Engineering Diplomas : Integrated Science at A- level.
(Symbols A-E)
 Certidao - Physical Science passed with 12 or higher.
A student who has not passed Mathematics as stipulated above, for
the BSC Degrees, must register for MAT0511 for NDP and may register
for a maximum of 4 modules from the list below:
 AST1631
 CHE1500
 BLG1502
 BLG1603
 STA1501
 STA1510
 COS1511
 INF1505
 CSS101H
 EUP1501
 GGH1501
 GGH1502
 PYC1501
 PYC1502
 PHY1501
 PHY1502
NB: Students who have not done Mathematics up to grade 12 (or
highest foreign schooling), MAY NOT register for MAT0511.
The abovementioned modules may only be taken provided
MAT0511 is also registered for.
REREGISTRATION for MAT0511 may not exceed 2 years.
A student who has not passed English as stipulated above,
must register for CSS101H.
Honours Degrees:
Bachelors degree with the relevant major subject passed with an
average of 60%. ALL HONOURS APPLICATIONS MUST
BE REFERRED TO THE RELEVANT DEPARTMENT FOR
APPROVAL.
Prospective Honours applicants may apply for student numbers
from 06 December 2010 until 31 January 2011.
MINING & ENGINEERING DIPLOMAS
NSC (Degree or Diploma) with Mathematics, English, Physical Science &
(Engineering and Technology or a Computer subject) passed with a
rating of 4
OR
Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics,
English &Physical Science or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science
OR
an N3 or N4 Certificate with Mathematics, English, Industrial Chemistry
& Engineering Science passed with at least 50%.
ND: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
A National Senior Certificate
OR
NSC (Degree or Diploma)
VERY IMPORTANT:
Students must have access to an Internet Café or a Unisa
Regional Learning Centre or any other Internet Facility.
After registration, access to myUnisa on a regular
basis is compulsory.
Baccalaureus Technologiae
Relevant National Diploma – refer to myRegistration for more
detailed admission requirements.
Prospective BTECH applicants may apply for student numbers
from 06 December 2010 until 31 January 2011.
Bachelor of Consumer Science/ Bachelor of Human
Ecology:
Matric exemption
OR
New NSC with degree endorsement.
BSC Agricultural Science:
Matric exemption with Maths, Physical Science & (Biology or
Geography or Agriculture), SG ‘E’
OR
New NSC Degree with Maths, Physical Science & (Biology or
Geography or Agriculture) with a rating code of 3.
National Diploma: Animal Health
NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, English & Physical Science or
Biology passed with a rating of 3
OR
Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics, English & Physical Science or Biology or at least D(50%)
for Standard Grade Mathematics, English & Physical Science or
Biology.
National Diploma: Nature Conservation
NSC (Diploma) with a pass in Biology or Geography or Agricultural
Science or Science
OR
Senior Certificate with a pass in Biology or Geography or Agricultural
Science or Science.
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Nature Conservation
NB. The closing date for new applications for the above qualification
is 31 October 2010.However, we will still refer new applications
after this date. Acceptance for the 2011 academic year will be at
the discretion of the academics.
National Diploma: Agricultural Management
NSC (Diploma) with Mathematics, Biology & Physical Science passed
with a rating of 2
OR
Senior Certificate with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade
Mathematics, Biology & Physical Science or at least D(50%) for
Standard Grade Mathematics, Biology & Physical Science.
Changes for 2011
Phased out module
Replaced by
CVC111Q
COM1501 (1st level)
CVC281T
COM1502 (2nd level)
Kxx’.x
Hons BSC Chemistry: the following modules will only be offered
from 2012.
CHE4805
CHE4806