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WITS GUIDE FOR

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS

www.wits.ac.za/

2020

APPLY ONLINE www.wits.ac.za

/applications

The University of the Witwatersrand, known as Wits,consists of several campuses spread over 400 acres

in the suburbs of Braamfontein and

Parktown in Johannesburg (South Africa), the vibrant, culturally

diverse and leading commercial city

on the African continent.

Published by the Wits Marketing Department in 2018.

Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable

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CONTENTS

Welcome Message .............................................. 2

University Rankings ............................................ 3

5 Faculties ............................................................ 4

Application Closing Dates ................................. 4

Admission Requirements (NSC) ........................ 5

Admission Requirements (NBT) ........................ 6

Wits Additional Placement Tests (WAPT) .........6

Admisson Requirements (NCV) ......................... 7

Study Fees and Financing your Studies .......... 8

Accommodation Application Fees .................... 8

Wits Scholarships ................................................ 9

Faculty of Commerce, Law

and Management .............................................. 10

Admission Requirements ................................... 14

Faculty of Engineering and

the Built Environment ...................................... 16


Faculty of Health Sciences ............................. 20


Faculty of Humanities ...................................... 24


Faculty of Science ............................................ 28


Apply to Wits in 5 Steps .................................... 32

International Applicants ..................................... 33

Student Support ................................................. 34

Student Life ......................................................... 35

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Welcome!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of the Witwatersrand.

Wits enjoys a long history as one of the top universities on the African continent. We strive to be a

leading, research-intensive institution that is both locally responsive and globally competitive. Wits

also has a long history of providing a platform for the contestation of ideas. We have a firm

commitment to social justice, and the institution has often played a significant role during moments of

historical significance. Indeed, we are proud to count ‘Witsies’ as some of the most influential figures

in impacting on our country, continent and the world.

In addition to research intensiveness, academic rigour and intellectual engagement, the University

offers a wide range of cultural and sporting activities through its many student clubs and societies.

We have a diverse and cosmopolitan student population, and I hope that you will take advantage of

the opportunity to learn from each other, both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in your important academic and personal development.

I wish you the very best as you embark on this exciting journey.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib

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Wits Rankings

www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/facts-and-figures/academic-rankings/

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South Africa

Wits is the

Highest

Ranking

University in

South Africa

No.1 Centre for World University Rankings

No.1 Academic Ranking of World Universities

Globally 251-300 Times Higher Education

181 Centre for World University Rankings

364 QS World University Rankings

230 Academic Ranking of World Universities

36 BRICS (QS Rankings)

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faculties

Engineering and the Built Environment

Commerce, Law and Management

Health Sciences

Humanities

Science

Application Closing Dates

30 JUNE

Bachelor of Architecture

Health Sciences (all degrees)

B-Speech Language Pathology

B Audiology

31 AUGUST

Sport bursaries

30 SEPTEMBER

All other university degrees

Residence applications

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5

CALCULATE YOUR POINTS

Admission Requirements:

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

In order to gain acceptance to any of the faculties, applicants require:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, and

• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as a Bachelor Degree Pass.

Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:

• English must be taken either as Home Language or 1st Additional Language.

• Mathematics is a core and compulsory subject for all numerate degrees in programmes in Engineering and Built

Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, Science and most of the programmes in the Health Sciences.

• Maths Literacy will be accepted by Law, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-Language Pathology and

Audiology).

• Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score

(APS).

• The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation.

NB: Compliance with the minimum requirement does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a

limited number of places for first year undergraduates as approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Final selection is made subject to the availability of places academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

SUBJECT

%

WITS APS

1. English Home Language or LOLT

2. 1st Additional Language

3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy

4.

5

6.

7. Life Orientation

TOTAL APS

NB: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS

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National Senior Certificate (NSC)

Admission Point Score (APS)

NSC Scale of Achievement

NSC %

7

80 - 99

6 70 - 79

5 60 - 69

4 50 - 59

3 40 - 49

2 30 - 39

1 0 - 29

Wits’ APS

Wits’ APS for Mathematics &

English

Wits’ APS for

Life Orientation

Wits’ APS for

other subjects

90 - 100

8 + 2 = 10

4

8

80 - 89 7 + 2 = 9 3 7

70 - 79 6 + 2 = 8 2 6

60 - 69 5 + 2 = 7 1 5

50 - 59 4 0 4

40 - 49 3 0 3

30 - 39 0 0 0

0 - 29 0 0 0


National Benchmark Test (NBT)

All applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences (except

applicants who are applying for admission into the Graduate

Entry Medical Programme – GEMP - ONLY) are required to

write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being con-

sidered for admission.

Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities applying for the

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of

Audiology, and Bachelor of Social Work are required to write

the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered

for admission.

There are two tests: The first is the Academic and

Quantitative Literacy Test and the second is the Mathematics

Test. The test results will be used in addition to the Grade 11

results (for early decision making purposes) and the Grade 12

results (for final decision-making purposes).

Please note:

• Applicants who achieve in the ‘basic’ range (refer to table

below), are unlikely to be considered for a place in the Health

Sciences degrees. For more information on the Performance

levels, please refer to the NBT website.

• These are standard tests for all medical schools in South

Africa, and you are only required to write the tests once,

irrespective of the number of medical schools you have

applied to.

Rules for applicants taking the NBT tests:

• Applicants must register on the NBT website, or by mobile,

to write the tests. Registration closes approximately three

weeks prior to each of the test dates. You can register for

the NBT even before you submit your application to the

University. DO NOT wait for an official notification from the

University in order to register and write the tests. You may

miss the NBT deadline.

• A fee is charged for the tests. The fee can only be paid once

you have registered to write the test.

• Results received for tests written after this date WILL NOT be

taken into consideration. Applicants are encouraged to write

the tests as early as possible. See table for NBT Test Dates.

• For a comprehensive list of test dates, registration dates and

available venues, please refer to the NBT website.

• Both tests must be written at one session.

• ONLY the first attempt results will be taken into account for

selection purposes and thus it is not advisable to write the

tests more than once in any year.

• NBT results are valid for three years.

BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE LEVELS

Academic Literacy

Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Proficient 64 100 70 100 68 100

Intermediate 38 63 38 69 35 67

Basic 0 37 0 37 0 34

NBT TEST DATES

Health Sciences

No later than 11 August

Humanities

No later than 31 October

Mature Age Applicants Only

For All Arts Degrees (excluding BA Law, Bachelror of Speech-

Language Pathology and Bachelor of Audiology)

Applicants who wrote matric pre-2008, with no degree

exemption, may qualify for mature age exemption, and will

be required to write the NBT test.

www.nbt.ac.za


Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)

Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) applicants only

To be able to calculate a composite index, all components that contribute to this must be fi (i.e.Tertiary Aggregate).

Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to write the WAPT, scheduled for September, as and when documentation for

applications is complete. This means that the Faculty has received an academic transcript and all other pertinent documents. If

documents are not submitted by 15 July, no further consideration will be given to your application. Applicants will need to start

preparing well in advance of notification. All information about the content and nature of each of the components of the test is

given on the GEMP website.

www.wits.ac.za/health/gemp

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National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)

Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum

admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree programme is a

National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council

for General and Further Education and Training.

The minimum legislative requirements for admission to a

Bachelors degree include the achievement of:

• Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69% (including

English as the language of learning and teaching at Wits)

• Three vocational subjects from the designated list between

70 - 79%.

Wits’ institutional requirements are:

An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test,

provided that he/she has met the following compulsory institu-

tional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific

requirements. An applicant must have:

• Taken English as either a language of learning and teaching,

or as the first additional language

• Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component

• Achieved 70 - 79% for all seven subjects - in fundamental

and vocational categories.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

MBBCh

BPharm

BSc (Physiotherapy)

BHSc

• Biomedical Sciences

• Biokinetics

• Health Systems

Sciences

English HL/

1st Add Language

4 (70%)

Mathematics

4 (70%)

Life Sciences AND/OR

Physical Sciences

4 (70%)

BDS

English HL/

1st Add Language

4 (70%)

Mathematics

4 (70%)


Physical Sciences

4 (70%)

BNurs

BSc (OT)

BCMP

Bachelor of Oral Health

Sciences

English HL/

1st Add Language

3 (60%)

Mathematics

3 (60%)


Physical Sciences

3 (60%)

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds

an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant

Head of School.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Besides meeting the University’s requirements, an applicant who holds

an NCV will be interviewed by the Dean, Assistant Dean and relevant

Head of School.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DOES NOT CONSIDER

APPLICANTS WHO PRESENT WITH AN NCV

ADMISSION POINT SCORES

RATING CODE RATING %

5

Outstanding

80-100

4

Highly competent

70-79

3

Competent

50-69

2

Not yet competent

40-49

1

Not achieved

0-39

FACULTY OF COMMERCE, LAW & MANAGEMENT

BCom

BEconSc

BAccSc

English

4 (70%)

Mathematics

4 (70%)

Four subjects from Business, Commerce and

Management Studies

Current Study Fees (2018) Financing

Approximate tuition fees for the first year of study

As at the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2019 were not available. These are the

approximate tuition fees for the first year of study in 2018. Fees may increase by approximately

10% or more, so you need to add at least 10% to the figures below. Please note that the fees listed

below are for South African citizens only. International students pay a composite fee depending on

the degree. This information is available at www.wits.ac.za, click on ‘International’.

Commerce, Law and Management

Engineering and the Built Environment

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)

Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS)

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (BSc(OT))

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)

MBChB

R50 710

R66 860

R66 600

R45 480

R56 860

R43 040

R50 700

R49 840

R67 950

Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (BA) R39 240-R50 540

Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) R42 640

Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Art) R42 080

Bachelor of Film and TV (BAFT) R42 800

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) R49 180-R49 620

Bachelor of Music (BMus) R42 960

Bachelor of Arts (Performing and Visual) (BAPVA) R42 080-R45 350

Bachelor of Education (BEd) R31 600

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology R48 130

Bachelor of Audiology R48 130

Bachelor of Social Work R46 690

Science

South African citizens will be expected to make a first payment prior to, or during

enrolment before being permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will be informed of

this in writing. This amount is offset against the fee account.

International applicants pay fees at the beginning of the year. All International applicants

must pay 75% of the tuition fees and related costs at the time of registration. The balance

is to be paid by the end of March.

All fees are due by 31 March.

If you cannot pay you will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a payment plan.

Self-funding

Work first to raise funds! As a young person

ready to start your life, this may seem a

dim prospect but often people who have

worked for a few years before commencing

their studies really enjoy their studies once

they start - so much so that they go on to

postgraduate study! Another option is to

work part-time while you study. But don’t over-extend yourself and fail your courses

as a result.

Parents/guardian/religious groups

Your parents or guardian may be able to

help you with funding, or their employers

may offer student bursaries. Many church

groups and other religious organisations

offer bursaries to their members.

Bank Loan

Most major banking institutions off

student loans at attractive interest rates.

Normally, bank loans cover the duration of

study and are repaid once you start work-

ing, or once you have graduated. Some

banks off a grace period to students

who are completing internships, articles

or community service. In most instances,

you are required to repay the interest while

still studying. Sometimes surety/security is

required, which means that a relative, friend

or sponsor must guarantee to repay the loan

if you fail to do so. Visit your local bank to

find out what products they offer students.

Accommodation

Applicants who indicate they wish to apply

for residential accommodation will be sent

a detailed questionnaire. The completed

questionnaire must be returned to the

www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) R47 920

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)

Bachelor of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) (BEngSc(BME))

Bachelor of Engineering Science (Digital Arts) (BEngSc(DA))

Bachelor of Science (Engineering) (BSc(Eng)) depending on branch

Bachelor of Science (Construction Studies) (BSc(CS))

Bachelor of Science (Property Studies) BSc (PS)

Bachelor of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) (BSc(URP))

R53 630

R61 810

R57 400

R47 100-R54 430

R67 740

R54 350

R55 060

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Bachelor of Economic Science (BEcon)

R48 530

R45 260-R48 330

R44 010

Programme Fees

your Studies Wits Scholarships

National Student Financial Aid Scheme

(NSFAS)

NSFAS, funded by the Government, is

financial assistance in the form of a loan.

Like a bank loan, a NSFAS loan is repayable

once you start working. You are expected

to start repaying your loan only once you

are employed and earning more than

R30 000 per year. The period allowed for

repayments varies according to individual

circumstances. Special legislation allows

NSFAS to require employers to deduct loan

repayments from the wages or salaries of

borrowers.

NSFAS rewards students who succeed

academically. Academic results are used

to calculate rebates. If you pass all your

courses in any one year, 40% of your annual

loan will converted to a bursary. (A bursary,

as defined in the Act No.56, 1999, is part

of the loan which you do not have to pay

back.) This means you need to repay only

60% of your loan (plus interest) for that year!

A student who passes half his/her courses

will qualify for a 20% rebate.

If you graduate within the minimum number

of years required, you will have saved 40%

of your loan each year, and you will owe

far less than someone who takes longer to

complete their degree.

By repaying your NSFAS loan as quickly

as possible, you will increase the funds

available in the NSFAS scheme and thus

the amount of money available to assist

future generations of students who need

financial assistance to study.

The following scholarships are available:

University Entrance Scholarships

For matriculants only, the awards will be

calculated according to the Wits Admission

Point Score (APS).

Scholarships are for a maximum of six

subjects and exclude Life Orientation.

• APS of 51+ (excluding Life Orientation)

(R42 000)

• APS 48-50 (excluding Life Orientation)

(R30 000)


(R15 000)


(R10 000)

Scholarship students are still eligible for

NSFAS funding.

Conditions

The Scholarship is for a maximum of six

subjects only and excludes Life Orientation.

(Advanced Programme Mathematics is

included.)

Scholarship students are still eligible for

NSFAS funding (the diff ence between

the scholarship and the cost of being at

University may be covered by NSFAS).

Students who took a gap year (not longer

than a year), may be eligible for a University

Entrance Scholarship. Please advise the

Financial Aid and Scholarships Office once

you register, as the scholarship will not be

automatically recorded on the student

system. The scholarship is applicable for

the year of registration.

The highest marks in a maximum of six

subjects are considered. The six subjects

must include:

• Two offi languages (English being one)

• Mathematics and Physical Science

• Two other designated subjects.

The scholarship is renewable for each year

of the fi undergraduate degree, pro-

vided academic performance is of a high

standard.

The scholarship increases annually as

agreed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships

Committee.

Equality Scholarships

An initiative led by the Vice-Chancellor,

Professor Adam Habib. It is targeted at the

top performing students in Quintile 1 and 2

schools, who have performed outstandingly

in their matric year and who are offered a

place at the University.

Sports Scholarships

If you have represented your province or

South Africa in top level sport and display

the appropriate academic potential, you

may be eligible for a Wits Sport Bursary.

Terms and conditions are outlined in the

sport bursary application form which can

be downloaded from www.wits.ac.za/

study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/

Applications must be received by

31 August 2018.

National Olympiad winners

(Maths and English Olympiads)

The student should provide the University’s

Student Enrolment Centre with any official

• R20 000 for winners

• R8 000 for top ten runners up

Application Fees

Central Accommodation Offi e together

with the residence application fee of R110

(for a double room) and R610 (for a single

room). Successful applicants will be

required to pay a non-refundable deposit

of R950 to confirm acceptance of a res-

idence offer.

All applicants need to pay the relevant pay-

ment, regardless of whether or not they

have a bursary.

Closing date for all undergraduate

residence applications is 30 September.

Late applications cannot be considered.

remarked results issued by the examination

authority that may impact on the amount

of the scholarship by 30 September of the

same year for which the scholarship has

been awarded.

No application is necessary as the award is

given automatically.

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships

R60 000 is awarded to the ten most out-

standing matriculants who have applied to

Wits. No application is necessary as the

award is given automatically.

Students must provide the University’s

Financial Aid and Scholarships office with

a certified copy of their certificate.

If a student receives an external bursary

which is more than the maximum alloca-

tion of R155 000, regardless of the source,

the student will be required to return the

sponsorship funding. This is to enable the

University to assist other Wits students.

All University awards will be cancelled and

forfeited should a student deregister for

any reason.

www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/

www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/

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First Year (Compulsory)

Second Year (Choose Majors)

Third Year

Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers professional

development in the areas of business and legal expertise through

educational programmes that compare with the very best globally.

The Faculty is home to three schools offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from Bachelors

through to PhDs: the School of Accounting, School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS) and the School

of Law. The Faculty offers several undergraduate degrees including the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with

flexible major combinations or more specialised programmes such as the BCom(IS), BCom(Acc), BCom(PPE) or

BCom(Law); the Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) and the Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc).

The Faculty is also home to the Wits Business School and the Wits School of Governance. These schools are on

the Parktown campus and offer postgraduate programmes only, including the Wits MBA.

Wits BCom

The Wits BCom is a three year full-time degree. It

is offered as a double major general degree with a

choice of majors/plans from a variety of disciplines, or

with one major chosen from another faculty (Faculty

of Humanities or Faculty of Science). This caters to a

wide range of interests and potential careers.

All BCom degrees require first year courses in

Economics, Accountancy, Law, Computational

Mathematics, Business Statistics and Information

Systems. From second year onwards, students elect

their majors from disciplines such as: Economics,

Finance, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk

Management, Management, Human Resource

Management and Marketing, or from majors such as

Accountancy, Taxation, Auditing, Law or selected

approved majors from other faculties. Choices include

Psychology, Computer Science, Computational and

Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

Popular course combinations include: Economics

and Finance, Economics and Management, Finance

and Insurance and Risk Management, Finance and

Management, Marketing and Human Resource

Management, Marketing and Management. These

courses tend to follow a more fixed curriculum, as do

the BCom degrees majoring in Information Systems,

Law and the interdisciplinary PPE, which combines

study from three disciplines - Politics, Philosophy and

Economics (PPE).

Structure of the Wits BCom Degree

Economics IA

OR

Economics Theory IA

Economics IB OR

Economics Theory IB

+

Accounting I

+

Computational

Mathematics

Business Statistics

+

Fundamentals of

Information Systems

Commercial Law

Potential Major

(2nd Year Level)

+

Potential Major

(2nd Year Level)

+

Potential Major

(2nd Year Level)

Major 1 (3rd

Year Level)

+

Major 2 (3rd

Year Level)

www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/

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ECONOMICS

Do you have a flair for problem solving, reasoning and

analysis? Are you fascinated by how money actually does

make the world go round? Then a career in economics might

be perfect for you!

So, what is Economics?

Economics is the study of how, where and why money and

resources are produced, spent and allocated by government

and businesses, and how these help and affect the lives of

individuals. When you hear discussions around unemploy-

ment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances

are an economist is involved. Businesses, organisations and

citizens are all affected by both their country’s economy and

what happens globally, so every commerce graduate will un-

dertake at least one year of study in economics.

FINANCE

Are your idols just as likely to be entrepreneurs and business

people as pop stars or athletes? Would you say that you’re

analytical, and good at problem solving and planning? Are you

good with figures, and have you always been savvy with your

money? Then consider a major in finance.

So, what is Finance?

Finance has been simply defined as the science of managing

money. This involves two broadly related activities: firstly the

management of money by business (corporate finance), gov-

ernment (public finance), and individuals (personal finance);

and secondly, the process of acquiring the funds needed to

operate successfully. Finance is the engine of, and central to,

all economies and stock markets.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Are you a great communicator who relates well to a wide range

of people? Do you have excellent problem solving skills, with

the ability to ‘see both sides’? Are you a good listener who

wants to ‘make a difference’ to an organisation? Then studying

Human Resource Management may be a great choice for you.

So, what is Human Resource Management?

Human resource management (HRM) is the managing of people

within organisations so as to optimise their performance for

the greater good of the organisation. Recruitment, talent

management, employee development and motivation,

and compensation are all key aspects of HRM.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Are you fascinated by how technology affects people, organ-

isations and societies, and vice versa? Are you the first to

download and use the latest app? Do you enjoy solving ‘real

world’ problems? Then you should seriously consider infor-

mation systems as a career.

So, what are Information Systems?

Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisations and

society to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share and

make sense of information. They provide the opportunity to

do things differently and are at the forefront of changing the

world we live and work in.

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careers • Application Developer • Business Analyst • Change Manager • Chief Information Officer

• IT Auditor • IT Consultant • Project Manager

• Systems Analyst • Technology Architect

• UX/UI Designer

careers • Consulting • Human Resource Management

• Industrial Relations Management • Management

• Negotiations • Recruitment and Talent Management

• Strategic Planning • Training and Development

combine with Finance, Marketing, Computer Science,

Management, Economics, Law,

Psychology and many others

combine with Management, Psychology, Law,

Information Systems, Economics and Marketing

careers • Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Financial Officer • Chief Investment Officer

• Financial Advisor • Financial Journalist

• Financial Risk Manager • Investment Analyst

• Investment Banker • Merchant Banker

• Portfolio Manager • Public Sector Consultant

• Stock Broker

careers • Analyst • Chief Executive Officer or Chief

Investment Officer • Economic Consultant

• Economist • Investment Analyst • Investment Banker

• Journalist • Manager • Political Advisor, ‘lobbyist’ Policy

Analyst • Politician • Researcher

combine with Economics, Insurance and

Risk Management, Information Systems,

Management and Law

combine with Finance, Management,

Information Systems, Insurance and

Risk Management or Law,

or study as part of a BCom(PPE)

FLEXIBILITY & SPECIALISATION

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Do the management of risk and the probability of occurrence

of disaster fascinate you? Have you got an eye for complexity,

and a head for figures? Are you analytical and focussed, with

good attention to detail? If so, a career in insurance and risk

management might be ideal for you.

So, what is Insurance and Risk Management?

Insurance is the way that companies and individuals protect

themselves against the risk of loss, and loss itself. The loss

may involve property, life, health or income. It is a form of risk

management.

Risk Management itself refers to the way that risks are identi-

fied, assessed and prioritised, and the means used to minimise,

monitor and control the threat that unfortunate events can pose.

MANAGEMENT

Do you have a flair for planning, organising and teamwork?

Are you an effective communicator who is able to motivate

others? Do you see yourself leading a Fortune 500 company

or as South Africa’s next famous entrepreneur? If so, consider

majoring in management.

So, what is Management?

Management is the study and science of how organisations

are run and administered, be they businesses, government

bodies or non-profit organisations.

The important and complex areas of project management and

strategic management also fall within this discipline, as do

the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture

creation.

MARKETING

Are you fascinated by trends and fashions, and why certain

brands are so much more successful than others? Do you ever

wonder what makes last season’s cool ‘must haves’ suddenly

‘so last year’? Would you love to shape the world’s desires?

Then marketing could be your dream career.

So, what is Marketing?

The role of marketing in business is to build the profile of

brands, get people interested in products, and to persuade

buyers that they really need what is on offer. Technology, travel,

entertainment, services, apps and games - even your favourite

musician or sports team - all are marketed.

Career Planner

Launch your career by matching your

personality and subject choices to the

best working environments.

www.wits.ac.za/careerplanner

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careers • Appraiser • Asset Manager • Claims Adjustor

• Compliance Officer • Insurance Analyst • Insurance Broker

• Financial Advisor • Sales Representative • Underwriter

careers • Compliance Manager

• Manager in Public Works and Health

• Manager in Tourism • Marketing Manager

• Operations Manager • Project Manager

• Strategic Planning Director • Training Manager

Top Management posts include:

• Chief Executive Officer • Chief Operating Officer

• Company President • General Manager

• Managing Director

combine with almost any discipline as most

graduates eventually move into leadership

positions in the course of their careers

combine with Finance, Economics, Management

and Law

combine with Management, Information Systems,

Psychology, Finance, Economics and Human Resource

Management

careers • Advertising Manager

• Brand Manager • Events Manager

• Market Research Manager • Project Manager

• Promotions Manager • Public Relations Manager • Sales Manager

Specialised Degrees

Bachelor of Accounting Science - BAccSc

The BAccSc degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Char-

tered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of

Accountancy study, namely: Management, Accounting and

Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Intro-

ductory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathemat-

ics and Statistics and Accounting Information Systems are

also taken.

Politics, Philosophy and Economics -

BCom(PPE)

The PPE provides an understanding of political, philosoph-

ical and economic ideas, the nature of political institutions,

processes and decision-making, the working of economic

systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to pro-

mote development.

It is also possible to study Politics or Philosophy or Economics

as part of the general BCom or BA degree.

BCom Accounting - BCom(Acc)

The BCom Accounting degree is a three-year full-time pro-

gramme comprising both compulsory courses and elective

courses that students can choose from within the School of

Accountancy, School of Law, School of Economic and Business

Sciences or from the Faculties of Science and Humanities.

This allows students to tailor their degree quite specifically to

meet their particular career aspirations.

Students wishing to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant,

who do not qualify initially for entrance into the BAccSc pro-

gramme, can follow the BCom Accounting as an alternative

(four year) option. Consult the Faculty for advice.

Bachelor of Economic Science - BEconSc

The Bachelor of Economic Science degree is a mathematically

focused degree that has a major in Economics together with

a mathematical science major.

The entrance requirements are higher than those for the BCom

and should only be considered by students with very strong

ability in mathematics.

The BEconSc is seen as a specialist degree and focuses on

building strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to

work in fields like economics, actuarial science or other busi-

ness and data analytics fields.

The choice of the mathematical science major can be

made from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied

Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics and

Mathematical Statistics.

Studying Law at Wits

Students interested in studying Law at Wits have several

options to consider. Anyone wishing to practice Law needs to

hold as a minimum an LLB degree. The LLB degree is a four

year degree that comprises largely law subjects with several

humanity or commerce subjects at first year level. There are

certain core law subjects which must be taken by all students

wishing to graduate with an LLB, while others form a set of

electives from which students choose.

While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergrad-

uate level, students interested in studying law are generally

encouraged to undertake a BCom or BA degree first, pref-

erably choosing Law as one of their majors. This enables

students to get a feeling for the more general law subjects

before committing to the study of Law while also developing

knowledge and skills in other disciplines which will be useful

to them in the context in which they may practice Law in the

future. Students seeking a career in corporate law, working

for either law firms or in the legal department of large organ-

isations, should choose to do a BCom(Law) with a second

major in Finance, Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any

other BCom major. On the other hand, students envisaging

a future in human rights, family law, constitutional law, inter-

national law, etc. are generally advised to begin their legal

studies with a BA(Law), pairing this with courses like politics,

sociology, economics or languages.

Students taking either the BCom(Law) or BA(Law) route into

the LLB take several of the introductory and core LLB cours-

es over three years as their Law “major”. This allows students

to then complete the LLB degree over a two year period as

they already hold credits for several of the LLB courses.

A third route into the LLB is for students holding any under-

graduate degree, without Law as a major. These students

are not required to do the non-Law courses required in the

LLB and are therefore able to complete all the law courses

in three years. In both these cases, students have developed

critical thinking and analytical skills during the course of their

first degrees which enables the accelerated progress through

the LLB.

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careers • Advocate • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge

• Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner • Legal, Risk and

Compliance Consultant • Magistrate

• Negotiator • Mediator • Arbitrator

• Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor

careers • Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist

• Field Marketing Associate

• Financial Analyst • Industry Analyst

• Management Consultant

• Policy Analyst • Statistician, and many others

careers • Chartered Certified Accountant

• Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor

• Management Accountant • Management Consultant

• Professional Accountant, and many others

careers • Academia • Civil Service • Development

• Diplomatic Corps • Economics

• International Banking or Finance

• Journalism • Politics • Research

careers • Charted Accountant • Fund Manager

• Internal Auditor • Tax Specialist

Minimum Admission Requirements

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements

(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)

Closing Date: 30 September 2018

NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements

where applicable.

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/

Programmes

APS English Home Language

OR 1st Additional Language

Mathematics

Wait-listing

School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Accounting Science

(BAccSc) (3 years)

42 +

5

6

Applicants with an APS between 39-41

as well as English at Level 6 and

Mathematics at Level 7 will be wait- listed subject to the number of places

available.

Bachelor of Commerce

BCom(Accounting) (3 years)

39 +

5

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as well as English 6 and Mathematics

6 will be wait-listed subject to the

number of places available.

School of Economic and Business Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce

(BCom) (3 years)

39 +

5

5





Bachelor of Economic Science

(BEconSc) (3 years)

42 +

5

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School of Law

Bachelor of Commerce with Law

BCom(Law) (3 years)

43 +

5

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Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

International Qualifications

(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

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Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment has the highest number of endowed professorships or chairs at the University of the Witwatersrand.

We maintain strong links with industry through student bursaries, scholarships and internships, and offer a range of programmes which includes Information Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (within Electrical Engineering), and

Environmental Engineering (within Civil Engineering).

Degrees in the Built Environment address the social, spatial and infrastructural needs of a transforming South Africa. This includes the

degrees in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Property Studies and Quantity Surveying.

BSc(ENG) Programmes

This continent, and the world, faces challenges in all

sectors of the economy where engineers will assist in

solving the problems that plague development,

sustainability and progress.The Faculty’s engineering

degrees are recognised by the Engineering Council

of South Africa and are approved by professional ac-

crediting bodies in the USA, Canada, Australia, New

Zealand, UK, Ireland and Hong Kong.

The BSc(Eng) curriculum is structured to supply a

solid grounding in fundamental engineering science,

with an emphasis on generalised problem-solving

skills. The first two years of study are common

to each of these three branches – Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical. In the third and fourth

years of study, the courses that students take are

specialised towards their chosen branch.

Mechanical

The Mechanical Engineer applies

scientific principles to the design,

development, construction, installa-

tion, operation and maintenance of

energy production and harnessing

equipment, machines and systems

in all areas of industry and society.

Electrical

The electrical engineering programme

covers diverse aspects such as elec-

tric circuits, software, microproces-

sors, power engineering, electronics

and electromagnetics.

Industrial

Industrial engineering, also referred

to as business process engineer-

ing, studies the systems, processes,

technology and people which make

up organisations.

Information

Information Engineers are

responsible for developing and

maintaining high level systems in

which computer applications, net-

working and information process-

ing are the essential components.

Aeronautical

The aeronautical engineer is involved

in the design, development and mod-

ification of the components and sys-

tems of all types of flight vehicles

- including fixed wing aircraft, helicop-

ters, sail planes, airships and missiles.

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BSc(Eng) Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering

1ST Year Compulsory Courses

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Mechanics

• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Design

• Engineering Drawing

2ND Year Compulsory Courses

• Mathematics

• Electrical Engineering

• Fluid Mechanics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Thermodynamics

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Applied Mechanics

• Computer Skills and Software Development

careers Design, Development, Manufacturing, Transport, Energy, Systems

careers Production, Operations, Technical Manager, Logistics, Resource Planning

careers Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Production, Systems

careers in Electrical Engineering Power, High Voltage, Machine and Drives, Antennas, Computer, Automation, Telecommunications Engineer

Careers in Information Engineering Software, Computer, Network, Information, Telecommunications, Software Engineer, Information Technology

+2 Nuclear Engineering: After completing a three year BSc

following a fixed curriculum (partially made up of courses taken from

the fi two years of mechanical engineering), students may enter the

Mechanical Engineering stream in the third year. These students will

graduate after five years of study with both a BSc and a BSc(Eng),

specialising in Nuclear Engineering.

Industrial Engineering with focus: Students who have completed

two years of study in another engineering stream may enter directly

into the third year of Industrial Engineering. This allows students to

graduate as Industrial Engineers, but with a background in another

engineering branch, such as chemical or electrical engineering.

Chemical

Chemical engineering deals with

large-scale industrial processes

that convert raw materials into

products with higher economic and

social value. For example, fuels and

chemicals are produced from coal,

natural gas and vegetation.

Metallurgy and Materials

This engineering programme

covers engineering principles

required to concentrate, extract

and refi metals, materials and

carbon materials as well as devel-

oping new alloys, materials, ceram-

ics and composites.

Civil and Environmental

Civil Engineering focuses on plan-

ning, designing and maintenance

and management of projects to

do with the construction of roads,

buildings, airports, tunnels, dams,

bridges and water supply and

sewage systems.

SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES

Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME))

Biomedical Engineering is a discipline in which engineering and quantitative

sciences are applied to the solution of medical and biological problems.

Common examples include the development of sophisticated x-ray imaging

systems, artificial organs and other medical devices.

A three year undergraduate degree, the BME is a pre-professional qualifica-

tion. Graduates with a BME can pursue various routes to obtain a profes-

sional qualification, such as Medicine, Electrical or Information Engineering

or Physics.

Digital Arts (BEngSc(DA))

As an engineer focussing on Game Design, you’ll be afforded the chance of

combining more traditional aspects of Electrical and Information Engineering

with the creative and functional aspects of games – creating a truly unique

opportunity to apply your skills in a unique and challenging environment.

On completion of the BEngSc, students may continue into the third year of

Electrical or Information Engineering, or into the Honours course in Digital

Arts.

Mining

Mining engineers play a key role

in the planning, exploitation and

excavation of mineral resources.

Programmes in the Built Environment

Architectural Studies (BAS)

Architecture is the art, science and business of building. The

Bachelor of Architectural Studies focuses on aesthetic, theoretical

and practical concerns in the built environment. It involves social,

cultural, developmental, contextual, environmental, technical,

and financial issues.

Urban and Regional Planning (BSc(URP))

Urban and Regional Planning is concerned with sustaining the

environment and developing more convenient, equitable, healthy,

efficient and attractive places for present and future generations.

careers Architect, Landscaper, Interior Designer, careers Property Portfolio Manager, Property Development,

Draughtsperson Urban Planning

Construction Studies (BSc(Construction Studies))

Property Studies (BSc(PS))

If you intend to pursue a career in some capacity in building con- Property refers to land and buildings for use as homes, offices,

struction or technology, or you wish to study built environment shops, restaurants, hotels, and the rights that come with it. Studies

issues and their management, then the construction studies in this area enable you to understand how to invest in property,

progamme will suit you. how to manage it, how much to sell it for and how to develop it.

careers Project Management, careers Banking and Investment, Valuation,

Construction Management, Quantity Surveying Damage Assessor, Policy Analyst, Property Developer

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careers Design Engineer, Rock Engineer, Blasting Engineer, Mineral Resource Manager

careers Structural, Bridge Design, Geotechnical, Construction, Water Resource Management

careers Medical Imaging System Design, Artificial Organs and Prosthetics, Modelling and Simulation of Physiological States

careers Game Design, Software Engineering, Software Development, Animation

careers Process Design/Control, Biochemical Engineer, Food Processing Engineer

careers Extractive, Process, Corrosion, Foundry, Failure Analysis, Tribologist


Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements



Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.


Programmes

APS

English Home Language


Mathematics

Physical Sciences

Wait-listing

School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in

Chemical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

42 +

5

5

5

Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand

a greater chance of being accepted.


Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

42 +

5

5

5

Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand

a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering


Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

36 +

5

5

5 Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in

Mathematics, Physical Science and English

stand a greater chance of being accepted.

School of Electrical and Information Engineering


Electrical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

36 +

5

5

5

Generally, applicants who achieve 70% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English


Bachelor of Engineering Science in

Biomedical Engineering (BEngSc(BME)) (3 years)

42 +

5

5

5



Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts

(BEngSc(DA)) (3 years)

42 +

5

5

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School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering


Aeronautical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

40 +

5

5

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Industrial Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

40 +

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Mechanical Engineering (BSc(Eng)) (4 years)

40 +

5

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School of Mining Engineering


Mining Engineering BSc(Eng) (4 years)

40 +

5

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School of Architecture and Planning

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

(BAS) (3 years)

34 +

4

4

Acceptance is dependant on departmental selection. Applicants are required to complete a written and

graphic exercise, and may be required to attend an

interview. Applicants with a Wits APS of 29-33 may

be accepted on the basis of exceptional scores and

an interview. The selection process for the BAS is

conducted by a panel of senior academics from the

School of Architecture and Planning, monitored by the

Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on

performance against the selection exercise, interview

and academic performance, although demographic

balance is taken in to consideration where a choice

needs to be made between applicants scoring within

the same range.

Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

(BSc(URP)) (3 years)

36 +

5

5

Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be

waitlisted subject to the number of places available.

School of Construction Economics and Management

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

(BSc(CS)) (3 years)

36 +

5

5 Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be


Bachelor of Science in Property Studies

(BSc(Property Studies)) (4 years)

36 +

5

5 Applicants with an APS between 30-35 will be


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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)

NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

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Faculty of Health Sciences

The Wits Faculty of Health Sciences is a leading research hub, both on the continent and in the world and our research continues to impact directly on

improving and saving the lives of people every day. The Faculty and its associated entities and partners provide a vibrant environment within which

some of the best research in the world is undertaken.

Our students receive academic training and practical experience in five major hospitals in Johannesburg, the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre as well as

several clinics and rural hospitals in Gauteng.

We offer professional degrees in: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

The Bachelor of Health Sciences provides an appro-

priate undergraduate qualification to fulfill the needs

of a number of health-related industries: biotechnol-

ogy, forensic science, health services, hospital man-

agement, health policy, medical aid, medical science

and research and sport and fitness. All students

major in the Fundamentals of Health and Disease.

There are three study plans available in the Bachelor of

Health Sciences Programme - Biokinetics, Biomedical

Sciences and Health Systems Sciences.

Biokinetics

This entry level degree has a strong scientific emphasis.

Biokineticists offer specialised exercise rehabilitation

for persons with orthopaedic injuries, sports injuries

and chronic diseases.

Majors in Physiology and in Exercise Science will

make you eligible for consideration into the Honours

in Biokinetics programme offered through the Centre

for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine.

Biomedical Sciences

Offers exciting opportunities in molecular medicine,

physiology, applied anatomy and pharmacology.

Honours degrees are available for many of the major

subjects completed within the Bachelor of Health

Sciences degree including anatomical pathology, chem-

ical pathology, clinical mirobiology and infectious dis-

eases, forensic sciences, human genetics, medical cell

biology and physiology.

Health Systems Sciences

Students will study the factors and processes that con-

tribute to disease, including a combined Anatomy and

Physiology module to assist with understanding the

underlying principles of health and disease.

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careers Offers new and exciting career opportunities

in Health Systems Management, Public Health and

Epidemiology

careers Lecturer, Researcher, Science Journalist,

Medical Sales Representative, Medical Scientist

careers Sports Institutions, Private Practice, Military

NEW

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Completing an MBBCh degree opens the door to an

enormous variety of exciting and challenging careers.

Surgeons, paediatricians, pathologists, radiologists,

family medicine practitioners, all start by graduating

with an MBBCh.

South Africa offers great scope to medical practi-

tioners. There is a critical need for doctors in under-

served areas and it is a challenge to provide good

quality preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic ser-

vices in a resource-poor setting. However, the personal

rewards of giving back and making a difference to the

lives of so many people make the effort worthwhile.

On the other hand, the country offers up-to-date facil-

ities in both academic and private practice settings

with the opportunity of being involved in research at

many levels.

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice

Assist doctors in district hospitals to improve patient

care in rural and disadvantaged communities.

Bachelor of Dental Science

Dentists are physicians of head and neck, managing

diseases and abnormalities of the face, the jaw, the

joints of the jaw and the soft tissue lining of the mouth.

Bachelor of Oral Health Science

The Oral Hygienist is a professional who focuses on the

prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good

oral hygiene.

Bachelor of Nursing

Nurses practice in a range of contexts including

hospitals, rehabilitation, aged care facilities, industry

and hospice.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmacists provide information on the prevention of

disease; treatment of health problems and emergency

care.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Be trained to assess, treat and prevent disorders

in human movement caused by injury and disease.

Physiotherapists often work as members of medical

teams that treat sports injuries and ill people, and help

disabled people to lead lives with as much indepen-

dence as possible.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

The BSc OT degree aims to skill students in helping

clients who are temporarily or permanently impaired

by illness, accident, disability, environmental limitations

or developmental delay, empowering clients to be as

independent as possible, enhancing dignity and quality

of life at work, school and at home.

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careers Aged Care Facilities, Psychiatric Clinics

Vocational Rehabilitation Centres, Schools,

Community Health Care Centres, Hospitals,

Rehabiliation Centres, Private Practice

careers Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist,

Dental Lab Technician, Medical Sales Representative

careers Physiotherapist (Public, Private Practice,

Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centres)

careers Pharmacist, Sales and Marketing, Product

Manager Clinical Research, Quality Assurance

Control, Research and Development,

Regulatory Affairs Management

careers Community Health, Intensive Care Nursing,

Paediatric Nursing, Operating Theatre Nurse, Nursing

Administration and Teaching

FIXED PROGRAMMES

All the degrees offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences

have fixed curricula for each year of study

careers Dentist (Private Practice, Community,

Industrial and Public Service Clinics)



National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements (Bachelor’s Degree Pass)

Closing Date: 30 JUNE 2018 NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry

requirements where applicable.


Programmes

Selection Procedures

English Home

Language OR 1st

Additional Language

Mathematics

Maths Literacy

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Life

Sciences AND/OR Physical Sciences

When applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration (1) your academic results for five subjects and (2) National Benchmark Test scores. Only

five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols. These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. Dental Science requires English, Mathematics, Physical Science AND

Life Sciences. All applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)) are required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Refer to page 6 for more information on the NBT.

Bachelor of Health Sciences: (BoHSc)

• Biomedical Sciences (3 years)

• Biokinetics (3 years)

• Health Systems Sciences (3 years)

5

5

5

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years)

4

4

7

4

Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

(MBBCh) (6 years)

5

5

5

Bachelor of Dental Science

(BDS) (5 years)

5

5

5

5

Bachelor of Oral Health

Sciences (BOHS) (3 years)

4

4

7

4

Bachelor of Nursing

(BNurs) (4 years)

4

4

4

Bachelor of Pharmacy

(BPharm) (4 years)

5

5

5

Bachelor of Science in

Occupational Therapy

(BSc (OT) (4 years)

ALL Applicants to BSc (Occupational Therapy) must spend time observing a professional

Occupational Therapist and complete a certificate of attendance

(mimimum 16 hours)

4

4

4

Bachelor of Science in

Physiotherapy (BSc Physiotherapy) (4 years)

ALL Applicants to BSc in Physiotherapy

must spend time observing a professional Physiotherapist and complete a certificate of

attendance (mimimum 16 hours)

5

5

5

22



Closing Date: 30 JUNE 2018 NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.



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English Language

Mathematics

Biology/Physics/Chemistry

ALL Applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics or Chemistry. Bachelor of Denistry applicants must have done English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics AND Chemistry.

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C A choice of TWO from

Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

HL 4-7, SL 5-7 A choice of TWO from

Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

1-2 A choice of TWO from

Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

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A-C Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry

A-C Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry

HL 4-7, SL 5-7 Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry

1-2 Biology AND Physics OR Chemistry

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

A-C

A-C

A-C

HL 4-7, SL 5-7

1-2

A-C

A-C

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

A-C

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Biology, Physics OR Chemistry







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Biology, Physics

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

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Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry


Biology, Physics

OR Chemistry

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Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities is a leading centre of study and research in the Arts, Social Sciences, Human and Community Development, Education and Literature, Language and Media Studies in South Africa and Africa.

The Faculty offers an extensive range of programmes, some of which are vocationally oriented and lead to careers in specific professions, while others are theory and research oriented and impart critical analytical skills that open up to a

range of careers in academia and research institutes, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations alike.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Faculty of Humanities offers the BA degree, a basis

for more specific career directions. The BA is also an

appropriate first degree for intending lawyers, teachers

and psychologists who proceed to professional training

at the postgraduate level.

For lawyers this would be the LLB degree, for Teachers, the

Postgraduate Certificate in Education, for Psychologists,

Professional Postgraduate MA degrees for Clinical,

Counselling, Educational and Organisational Psychology.

MIX & MATCH 2 MAJORS

16 SEMESTER

PLAN YOUR BA WITH YOUR CAREER IN MIND! The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a three year programme where you get to choose the subjects

you want to study. The BA programme is made up of two majors (taken over three years) and 16 courses. A course runs for half an academic year (a semester). When

choosing majors and courses, think of your intellectual aims and interests. For some career

paths you can equip yourself more fully after your BA by registering for further studies

with a specific profession in mind.

COURSES • African Languages

Acquistion

• African Languages and

Linguistics

• African Languages and

Literature

• African Languages

Literature

• African Literature

• Anthropology

• Applied Theatre and

Drama Therapy

• Archaeology

• Critical Music Studies

• Cultural Policy

Management

• Digital Arts Theory

• Drama And Film

• Economics

• English

• Economics

• European Literature

• Film, Visual and

Performing Arts

• French and

Francophone Studies

• Geography

• German

• History

• History of Art

• Industrial and Economic

Sociology

• International Relations

• Italian

• Law

• Linguistics

• Mathematics

• Mathematical Statistics

• Media Studies

• Philosophy

• Political Studies

• Portuguese

• Psychology

• South African Sign

Language

• Spanish

• Theatre and

Performance

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BA with Law followed by LLB

The BA is also a route to a LLB qualification, taken over two years if you have

included law courses in your BA, or over three years if no law courses are

completed during your undergraduate degree programme.

Careers in Law

Attorney, Advocate, Lecturer, Magistrate, Negotiator, Patent Attorney

4 YEAR SPECIALIST FIXED PROGRAMMES

Wits School of Arts (WSoA)

The School combines critical inquiry with artistic practice

in ways that engage in transformative ways with our con-

temporary urban, African and global contexts.

• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts

• Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art

• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television

• Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

• Bachelor of Music

• Bachelor of Arts in Performing and Visual Arts

Wits School of Education (WSoE)

The School offers education degrees in diverse subject

areas for in-service teachers as well as an online short

courses.

Specialise to be able to teach children of different ages and

over a wide range of subjects.

School of Human and Community Development (SHCD)

• Bachelor of Audiology

• Bachelor Speech-Language Pathology

• Bachelor of Social Work

Majors include Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology,

Psychology and Linguistics. In addition, there are units in

related medical, educational, linguistic and psychological

areas that contribute to the students’ necessary background

knowledge.

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careers (Speech-Language Pathology) Help Children

and Adults with Communication Disorders. Work in Clinics,

privately, with communities, in Primary Healthcare and

Education (Social Work) The principles of Human Rights,

Anti-Oppression and Social Injustice form the fundamental

value base in Social Work. Work as a Child, Family or School

Social Worker. Work in Healthcare, Industry, Mental Health

and Substance Abuse

careers (Digital Arts) Game Design (Dramatic Art)

Performer, Writer, Choreographer (Film and TV) Director,

Film-Maker, Producer (Arts) Artist, Photographer,

Animator, Curator, Teacher, Critic, Art Historian (Music)

Arrangement, Composer, Conductor, Entertainment Law,

Music Journalism, Music Therapy, Radio/TV/Digital Media,

Recording Industry (Performing and Visual Arts) Art

Activist, Performance Activist, Applied Theatre and Drama

Facilitator, Arts Educator, Drama Therapist, Expressive Arts

Therapist, Expressive Movement Therapist







where applicable.

Applicants to the Faculty of Humanities applying for the Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology,

and Bachelor of Social Work are required to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBT) before being considered

for admission. Refer to page 6 for more information on the NBT.


Programmes

APS



Mathematics

Maths

Literacy

Wait-listing

Bachelor of Arts (BA) (3 years)

34 +

5

30-33 points (preference to

higher English results)

Bachelor of Arts (Law) (3 years)

43 +

5

3

4



Professional and Specialist Programmes:


Programmes

Additional Selection Criteria

APS



Wait-listing

Bachelor of Arts in

Digital Arts (4 years)

Consideration for any degree

in the Wits School of Arts

requires applicants to fulfil the academic entrance criteria

set out by the University and

in addition successfully completing an interview/audition/ portfolio/written assignment

at the Wits School of Arts that will take place from

April 2018.

Consideration into the degree

is dependent on you

successfully fulfilling both these criteria.

34 +

5



Bachelor of Arts in

Dramatic Art (4 years)

34 +

5



Bachelor of Arts in Film and

Television (4 years)

34 +

5



Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts

(4 years)

34 +

5



Bachelor of Music (4 years)

34 +

5



Bachelor of Arts in Performing

and Visual Arts (4 years)

34 +

5




Bachelor of Education (BEd) (4 years)

- Foundation Phase Teaching

36 +

5



- Intermediate Phase

36 +

5



- Senior Phase & Further Education & Training Teaching

36 +

5




Bachelor of Speech-Language

Pathology (4 years)

Applilcants applying for the

Bachelor of Speech- Language Pathology, Bachelor of Audiology, and Bachelor of Social Work are required to

write the NBT. Please refer to

page 6 for more information

on the NBT.

34 +

5

4



Bachelor of Audiology

(4 years)

34 +

5

4



Bachelor of Social Work

(4 years)

34 +

5



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International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board) NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.


Ord

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English Language

Mathematics

A-C

A-E

A-D

HL,SL

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A-E

A-D

HL,SL

4-7

1-3

A-C

A-E

A-D

HL,SL

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Method)

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Professional and Specialist Programmes:


O Level/ IGC/

IGCSE

A Level

AS Level

IB Diploma

HIGCSE

O Level/ IGC/

IGCSE

A Level

AS Level

IB Diploma

HIGCSE

A-C

A-E

A-D

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A-C

A-E

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A-C

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Bachelor of Education (BEd)

A-C

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A-C

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HL,SL

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A-C

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Faculty of Science

One of the leading science faculties in South Africa, our mission is to create, disseminate and apply scientific knowledge

towards advancement and development.

Study programmes in the Faculty of Science spans the Mathematical, Physical, Biological and Earth sciences, and ranges from the fundamental to

the more applied, and from the theoretical to the experimental.

PLAN YOUR BSc based on chosen

majors!

COMPLETE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF SCIENCE COURSES IN ORDER TO HAVE TWO MAJOR COURSES AT THIRD YEAR LEVEL, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE IN THE

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The BSc is a scientific degree and a stepping stone to an

additional year of study, which could lead to a teaching qual-

ification or a more specialised Honours qualification. Because

the Faculty encourages research, many students go on to study

for Master of Science and Doctoral degrees.

BIOLOGICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES Biology covers all aspects of the study of living organisms,

ranging from understanding the gene to managing ecosystems.

This includes the molecular basis of life, including the biochem-

istry of molecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins; the physi-

ological functions of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems;

the influence of evolutionary relationships on a wide range

of biological problems; and aquatic and terrestrial ecology.

Biological Sciences

School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences

Majors:

• Biodiversity • Ecology and Conservation

• Organismal Biology

School of Molecular and Cell Biology

Majors:

• Applied Bioinformatics • Biochemistry and

Cell Biology • Genetics and Developmental

Biology • Microbiology and Biotechnology

Careers (Biodiversity) • Agricultural Research • Biodiversity

Planner • Education Officer • Herbaria (e.g. at Kirstenbosch)

• Medical Research (linked to herbal medicines) • Nature

Conversation • Research for (CSIR) • (Ecology and

Conservation) • Ecotourism • Environmental Education

• Environmental Management • Forestry • Game Ranger

• Nature Conservation • Planning and Consulting • Pasture

Science • Pollution Control (Organismal Biology) • Biodiversity

Planner • Biology Education • Research or related work in

various institutions: (CSIR), (ARC), (DWA), (SANBI) •Nature

Conversation • Museums • Scientific Journalism • Veterinary

Research Institute (Applied Bioinformatics) • Biomechanics

• Biostatics • Conservation Genomics • Data Management

• Drug Discovery • Genomics • Healthcare Scientist

• Molecular Modelling • Pharmacogenomics • Precision

Medicine (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) • Analytical

Biochemistry • Biomedical Scientist • Clinical Biochemistry

• Forensic Scientist • Healthcare Scientist • Industrial Enzymology

• Life Science Research Scientist • Nanotechnologist

• Personalised Medicines • Protein Biotechnology (Genetic

and Developmental Biology) • Clinical Research Associate

• Genetic counselling • Healthcare scientist (Immunology)

• Medical Diagnostics • Pharmacogenetics • Plant and

Animal Breeding • Research Scientist (Life Sciences and

Medical) • Scientific and Medical Research (Microbiology

and Biotechnology) • Brewing • Food Security • Insecticides

Research and Production • Healthcare Scientist (Immunology)

• Microbiology • Nanotechnology • Pharmacology • Production

of Scientific Products • Water Quality Research • Agricultural,

Industrial, Environmental, Medical and Veterinary Biotechnology

EARTH SCIENCES The Earth Sciences study the processes that shape the earth,

atmosphere and the organisms that have evolved on earth.

Fields of specialisation include the exploration for and the

mining of minerals, the prediction of weather and earthquakes,

the evolution of species through time, the state of our natural

environment and how we can best manage the system.

School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental

Studies

Geographical and Archaeological Sciences

Majors:

• Archaeology • Geography

School of Geosciences

Geological Sciences

Majors:

• Applied Geology • Geology

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Careers (Archaeological Sciences) • Contract Archaeology

• Environmental and Cultural Heritage Management • Museum

Curator • Museum Development • Research • Tourism and

Media (Geography) • Biodiversity Conservation • Climate

Change and Carbon Credit • Environmental Assessment

• Ecosystem Services • Food Security • Geomorphology

• Hydrology • Market Research • Meteorology and Weather

Forecasting • Urban Development • Rural Development

• Tourism development • Water or Aquatic Resources

Management (Geological Sciences) • Academic Researcher

• Environmental Consultant • Geochemist • Geologist

• Geophysics Consultant • GIS-Remote Sensing Specialist

• Government Survey Geologist • Heritage/Tourism Consultant

• Hydrogeologist • Mining • Mining Analyst • Minerals and Oil

Exploration Geologist • Mineralogist • Palaeontologist • Teacher

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Pure Mathematics is a developing science. Mathematical

Statistics and Actuarial Science are important in business

and governmental planning, insurance, finance, banking and

investments. Applied Mathematics has applications in banking,

fi and industry. Computer Science off the understand-

ing of computer hardware and software, in all their applications.

School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Major:

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Computer Science

Majors:

• Computer Science • Computational Applications

Mathematics of Finance

Majors:

• Business of Finance

• Computational and Applied Mathematics

• Computer Science • Economics • Mathematics

School of Mathematics

Mathematics

Major:

Mathematics

School of Statistics and Actuarial Science

Majors:

• Actuarial Science • Mathematics Statistics

Careers (Computational and Applied Mathematics)

• Mathematical Modelling applicable to Medicine,

Economics and in the Social Sciences, Advanced

Mathematics of Finance, Astronomy and Trading (Computer

Science) • Advertising • Game Design • Software

Development • Software and System Architects • Teaching

• Research • Robotics (Mathematics of Finance) • Economist • Financial Mathematician • Financial Systems

Developer • Investment Strategist • Quantitative Analyst

• Quantitative Trader • Risk and Investment Consultant

(Mathematics) • Mathematical Finance • Building of

Mathematical/Statistical Models of Market and Consumer

Behaviour (Actuarial Science) • Asset Management

• Banking • Consulting • Enterprise Risk Management

• General Insurance • General Management • Health Care

• Life insurance • Research and Planning • Retirement

Funding (Mathematical Sciences) • Advanced

Mathematics of Finance • Banking • Statistician

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

From nuclear, particle, solid and liquid state physics, electricity,

electronics, magnetism, optics, acoustics, heat and thermody-

namics, to the composition of matter (gas, liquid or solid) and

of the changes that take place in it under certain conditions.

School of Chemistry

Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

Fixed Programme

Completing the BSc in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering

means you may apply for entry to the third year of Chemical

Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built

Environment or proceed to BSc Honours in Chemistry.

Materials Science

Majors:

• Applied Chemistry • Chemistry • Materials Science

Chemistry

Majors:

• Applied Chemistry • Chemistry • Materials Science

School of Physics

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Fixed Programme

Majors:

• Astrophysics • Physics

Nuclear Science and Engineering

Fixed Programme

Majors:

• Nuclear Engineering • Nuclear Safety • Physics

Fixed Programme

Once completed you may apply for entry into the third year

of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering

and the Built Environment or proceed to BSc Honours in

Physics.

Physics

Major:

Physics

Careers (Chemistry and Chemistry with Chemical

Engineering Option and Materials Science) • Agricultural

Research • Applied Chemical Research • Biotechnology

• Chemical Analysis • Chemical Services • Environmental

Research • Food and Drink Technology • Forensic Science • Forestry Research • Hazardous Waste Management • Medical

Research • Patents • Pesticides Industry • Petrochemical

Industry • Personal Care Chemistry • Sales of Scientifi

Equipment • Science Publishing • Science Teacher • Textile

Chemistry • Water Treatment and Analysis • Quality Control and

Management (Astronomy and Astrophysics) • Astrophysicist

(Nuclear Science and Engineering) Examples of organisa-

tions in South Africa that employ physicists and engineers

with a nuclear sciences speciality are Eskom, Nuclear Energy

Corporation of South Africa (Necsa), National Nuclear Regulator

(NNR) and large construction companies such as Murray and

Roberts. With the unprecedented growth in nuclear industry in

South Africa there is an urgent and sustained need for suitably

qualifi physicists and engineers (Physics) • Communications

• Consultants and Administrators • Education • Environmental

Science • Law • Physics Research • Project Managers

• Software Engineers

www.wits.ac.za/science/ 29


Faculty of Science



Closing Date: 30 September 2018



where applicable.


Programmes

APS

English Home

Language or 1st

Additional Language

Mathematics

Physical Science

Wait-listing

Bachelor of Science (BSc) General (3 years)

40 +

5

5

Applicants with 38-39 points may be

wait-listed subject to the availability of places

Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences (3 years)

40 +

5

5 Applicants with 38-39 points may be

wait-listed subject to the availability of places.

Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the fields of Archaeology and Geography (3 years)

40 +

5



Bachelor of Science in the field of Geological Sciences (3 years)

40 +

5

6

5

Applicants with 38-39 points may be


Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science (3 years)

40 +

7

7



Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science (3 years)

40 +

5



Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematics of Finance (3 years)

42 +

5



Bachelor of Science in field of Mathematical Sciences (3 years)

40 +

7

7



Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics (3 years)

43 +

5

6



Bachelor of Science in the field of Chemistry with Chemical Engineering (3 years)

43 +

5

6



Bachelor of Science in the field of Nuclear Sciences and Engineering (3 years)

43 +

5

6



Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (3 years)

40 +

5

6



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APPLY TO WITS IN 5 STEPS NB: Incomplete applications cannot be considered for admission

1 Choose a programme and apply online

To apply, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/

Apply for 3 degrees (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science). Try to keep your options open, espe-

cially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.

Non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens and R700 for International citizens.

Deposit the exact amount into the University’s account: Standard Bank Name: Wits University Application Fees Current Account Number: 200 346 385

Branch code: Braamfontein 004 805 CI Number 074A

Swift code: SBZAZAJJ. Use the unique payment number as a reference.

Pay by cash or credit card at the Wits Fees Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House,

Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.

EFT - use unique payment number as a reference.

Log in with your person number and the first six digits of your ID, and upload documents:

Current matriculants: Grade 11 results (certified and bearing your school stamp)

Already matriculated: matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate. A certified copy of the

certificate, must be handed into the Wits Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC), Ground Floor,

Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits University

Attending another tertiary institution: certified copy of your academic record, and a certificate of

good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar.

• You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application

• The acknowledgment email will contain a person number (which will become your student number)

• All records of correspondence from the University will be available on the self-service portal

• Check the status of your application and to do items on the self-service portal regularly.

• Current matriculants may be made a conditional offer (depending on Grade 11 results).

Certain programmes have additional selection criteria (interview/audition/NBT)

• Offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric results

• Each choice of degree is treated as a separate application. The order of choice makes no difference

• Successful applicants will receive communication offering a firm place and information

about registration and orientation programme

• Communcation will include further instructions (e.g. pay deposit or attend interview)

• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer. You are required to respond to the

offer within a few days to secure your place.

To download an undergraduate application form, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/choosedownloads

A downloaded undergraduate application form contains a unique application reference number and cannot be shared or duplicated.

The form must be printed, completed and submitted by post or by hand to the Student Enrolment Centre. No faxed or emailed

32 application forms will be accepted.

5 Accept the offer

4 Check your application status

To check your status, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

3 Upload documents at time of application

To upload documents, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

2 Pay your application fee

International Applicants

1 Apply online

Go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/

2 Upload documents

Go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

Changed your mind about your choice of study?

• Do not submit a new application

• Check with the Student Enrolment Centre ( SEnC),

if applications are still open for your new selection

• Contact your Admissions Consultant

• Should your contact details change (e.g. email, resi-

dential or postal address or contact numbers) update

your new details on the student self-service portal:

https://self-service.wits.ac.za 4

• School leaving certificates

• University transcripts

• Passport/ID/Birth Certificate

Upload proof of payment

Go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

UPLOAD PROOF OF PAYMENT

(R700 non-refundable application fee for International citizens)

Bank details:

Wits University - Application Fees

Standard Bank

Braamfontein 004 805

Account: 200 346 385

International Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ

Submit documents

Two sets of correctly certified copies of supporting

documents to be couriered to the

Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)

Private Bag X4, Wits 2050

Study Visa

International student travel checklist • Check your study visa’s date of issue and expiry.

• Ensure that the visa is issued for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, or any of its

variations.

South African Medical Aid Medical Aid cover must be with a registered South African Medical Aid Provider and valid until

31 December.

Original Certificates Undergraduate students should bring with them their original School Leaving Certificates and/or

Tertiary Qualifications for Matriculation Exemption.

Luggage Please carry a set of clothing in your hand luggage.

Money Arrange funds for fees and living expenses.

Transport Arrange for an airport shuttle/taxi to Wits University or place of residence.

www.wits.ac.za/international-students/

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3

Choose your path!

CAREERS

The Counselling and

Careers Development Unit provides a range of professional and support services and

programmes, including career

counselling and psychometric testing

www.wits.ac.za/ccdu

Student Support

Work towards your goals!

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Student Affairs Office’s main thrust is to assist students to succeed academically

by providing support to overcome personal and academic problems

Be the best that you can be!

DISABILITY

The Disability Rights Unit assists students with disablities to receive academic support

and reasonable accommodations to participate

equally and fully in all aspects of university life

Assistive technologies: • Screen readers • Braille

displays/pen/printers/embossers • Digital recorders • Real-time captioning • Dragon Naturally speaking voice

recognition • Eye trackers • Motorised wheelchairs

• Adjustable furniture

www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/

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SPORT

Wits Sport has 42 active sports clubs, many of

whom participate in regular local, regional and

national inter-varsity

competition

www.wits.ac.za/sport/clubs/

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Students have access to immediate professional attention

for all medical emergencies

on campus

www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/

Student Life

GYM

The Wits Sport, Technogym offers:

• Cardio • circuit training

• fitness coaches

• weight training • aerobics

• group cycling

• functional training

• luxury change rooms

www.wits.ac.za/sport/fitness-and-wellness-centre/

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LIBRARIES, THEATRES

AND MUSEUMS

Along with The Wits Theatre, Wits Arts

Museum and the Linder Auditorium, Wits has seven museums - offering a wealth

of sight-seeing and educational opportunities which collectively depict the richness of our history, academic

endeavours, diversity of disciplines and social interaction.

1,5 mill 14 7 5

books libraries museums theatres

Student Life

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

There are 100 clubs and societies to choose from.

Listed below are just a few of them:

• Academic • Business

• Cultural • Political

• Religious • Social

• Social Responsibility

www.wits.ac.za/students/

ACCOMMODATION

The 17 Wits residences which accommodate 5 000 students are not just places to sleep and eat, they are

living and learning environments, offering

a wide range of services and activities:

• academic support

• sporting programmes

• cultural activities • social events

• computer centres and Wifi

• catering, cleaning, laundry, DStv,

• 24 hour security and access control

First year undergraduate students are allocated shared rooms. In selecting students for admission to residence,

preference is given to:

• younger applicants

• early bird applicants

• prior academic achievements

Closing date: 30 September

www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/

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Dynamic part-time and

evening degree courses @ the Wits Plus

Centre for part-time studies

Offering: Extended, flexible study periods c

Smaller classes with top lecturers c

Equivalent degrees

Aimed at: Employed professionals c

Repeat students c Students not accepted into

the full-time programme

Degrees in: Bachelor of Arts c Bachelor of

Commerce c BA/BCom with Law c

BSc Computer Science c

BSc Engineering c GEMP prerequisite courses

011 717 9510 | [email protected] | www.wits.ac.za/part-time

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