CHEMISTRY
DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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.
Purpose and rationale of the qualification
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)
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 30 for the mainstream course on 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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Louise van Wyk
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DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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.
Purpose and rationale of the qualification
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)
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 30 for the mainstream course on 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
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1 (CSK152S)
R 5,280.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1: THEORY (ACH150S)
R 3,830.00
CHEMICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE 1 (CLP150S)
R 3,200.00
CHEMISTRY 1 (CHE150S)
R 3,710.00
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 (INC150S)
R 4,270.00
MATHEMATICS 1 (MAT150S)
R 3,140.00
PHYSICS 1 (PHY150S)
R 3,960.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1: PRACTICAL (ACH151S)
R 4,080.00
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1: THEORY (ACH150S)
R 3,830.00
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 (INC150S)
R 4,270.00
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 (ORG150S)
R 4,270.00
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1 (PCH150S)
R 4,270.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE 2 (CQA262S)
R 7,500.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2A (ACH260S)
R 4,410.00
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2A: PRACTICAL (ACP260S)
R 4,480.00
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 (INC260S)
R 4,810.00
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2 (PCH260S)
R 4,810.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2B (ACH261S)
R 4,410.00
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2B: PRACTICAL (ACP261S)
R 4,480.00
MICROBIOLOGY (MCB260S)
R 4,200.00
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 (ORG260S)
R 4,810.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 3 (CHT360S)
R 2,710.00
ENTREPENEURIAL SKILLS (ENS360S)
R 2,440.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1: INTRODUCTION (RSM360S)
R 2,170.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMISTRY PROJECT 3 (CPJ360S)
R 3,390.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Louise van Wyk (Faculty Office)
+27 21 959 6818
Dawn Petersen (Administrative Assistant – Bellville)
+27 21 953 8443
Louise van Wyk
+27 +21 +460 3153
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.