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Degree programmes in the Physical Sciences





PHYSICAL SCIENCES

BSc Chemistry
BSc Physics
BSc Earth Science
BSc GeoInformatics

​BSc in Chemistry

This programme provides students with training in the different fields of chemistry such as inorganic, organic, analytic, physical and polymer chemistry.

Focal area: Chemistry and Polymer Science
Major subjects: Chemistry plus a second major

Focal area: Chemical Biology
Major subjects: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Focal area: Materials Technology
Major subjects: Chemistry, Applied Chemistry

Specific admission requirements
  • Mathematics 6 AND Physical Sciences 4


BSc in Physics

This programme provides students with the Physics knowledge, technical and specific scientific skills required within Laser Physics, Nuclear Physics, Radiation and Health Physics and Theoretical Physics.

Focal area: Laser Physics (Physical), Nuclear Physics, Radiation and Health Physics
Major subjects: ​​Physics plus a second major from Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics

Focal area: Laser Physics (Biological)
Major subjects: Physics, Biochemistry

Focal area: Theoretical Physics
Major subjects: Physics plus a second major from Mathematics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

Specific admission requirements
  • Mathematics 6 AND Physical Sciences 4

BSc in Earth Science

The programme focusses on the practical and theoretical training in geology and geo-environmental science.

Focal area: Applied Earth Science
Major subjects: Geology, Geographical Information Technology

Focal area: Geo-environmental Science
Major/Core subjects: Geology, Environmental Geochemistry, Geography and Environmental Studies

Specific admission requirements
  • Mathematics 6 OR Mathematics 5 (depending on subject choice) AND Physical Sciences 4

BSc in GeoInformatics

This programme focuses on the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of geo-informatics, used to record digitally, manipulate, analyse, model and map spatial information.

Major subjects: Geographical Information Technology and either Socio-informatics or Computer Science

Specific admission requirements
  • Mathematics 6 OR Mathematics 5 (depending on subject choice) AND Physical Sciences 4​

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Talk to us

  • Talk to us if you have any questions about career opportunities in the natural sciences, as well as student life at Stellenbosch University.
  • science@sun.ac.za
  • (021) 808-3931

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