CHEMISTRY
DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (ECP)

Course Aim:
The course is structured to provide applied analytical chemistry, thus preparing students for technician level of employment in industries, quality control laboratories, research and
development laboratories, educational institutions and allied industries’ chemical laboratories. The programme lays a foundation in scientific principles, quality assurance, quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Diploma is a foundation for further study towards the Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma in analytical chemistry as well as other higher education studies in other related science subjects.

Employment opportunities in the Western Cape require skills in the Chemistry environment pertaining to specialized equipment and advanced technology developments. The vocational focus of this qualification, together with a hands-on teaching-learning approach and well-equipped, modern laboratories ensure graduates are immediately employable in any Chemistry environment. The revised qualification purposes to address skills shortages in regional and national niche industries such as Petrochemical, Forensics, Phamaceuticals, Water Treatment (Environmental) and Radio Chemistry.


Opportunities:
Graduates practice as chemical technicians or analysts. Industries such as detergent, petroleum, plastics, food, pharmaceuticals, mining, environment, metallurgy and educational institutions employ graduates from this course. They may be employed in laboratory or production work. Duties include quality control, quality assurance, routine analysis of raw materials, products or environmental samples, preparation of basic chemical compounds, data analysis and rep.

The Diploma in Analytical Chemistry is accredited by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All diploma students can join the South African Chemistry Institute (SACI) free as honorary members and they can become full members of the organisation after successful completion of the Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech)(Chemistry).

Admission requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
. English Home or First Additional Language (4)
. Mathematics (4)
. Physical Sciences (4)

Subject to space, students may be admitted to the ECP if they have scored a high 3 in the required subjects , and at least 3 in any other subjects except Life Orientation

The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 27 for the Extended Curriculum course on the APS




Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements

Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements

Syllabus and fees















Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS

For any queries get in contact with:
Louise van Wyk (Faculty Office)
+27 21 959 6818
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Dawn Petersen (Administrative Assistant – Bellville)
+27 21 953 8443
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