What APS do I need for law (LLB) at NMU?

To study Higher Certificate in Law Enforcement at NMU you need a minimum of about APS 310. Law is competitive, so aim higher than the minimum and confirm the current cut-off in the NMU prospectus.

What APS do I need for teaching (BEd) at NMU?

A teaching degree (BEd: Foundation Phase (Grades R-3)) at NMU needs a minimum of about APS 350. The phase you choose can change the subjects you need, so check the education programmes above for the exact one.

What APS do I need for engineering at NMU?

Engineering (HCert (Human Settlement Development)) at NMU needs a minimum of about APS 290. Strong Mathematics and Physical Sciences are essential, so aim well above the minimum.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into NMU?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at NMU. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and popular programmes fill up, so they take the top students first. Some programmes add a test like the NBT or an interview.

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What APS do you need for NMU?

Programmes at NMU range from about APS 290 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 430 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. NMU scores APS using Applicant Score (raw % sum, best 6) (max 600).

Popular programme cut-offs at NMU

The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.

Law (LLB): Higher Certificate in Law Enforcement
Teaching (BEd): BEd: Foundation Phase (Grades R-3)
Engineering: HCert (Human Settlement Development)
Medicine (MBChB): Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Commerce (BCom): BCom (General Accounting) Extended Curriculum (George Campus)
Science (BSc): BSc (Construction Studies)

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

BA (Development Studies)

APS 350

BA (Human Resource Management)

APS 350

BCom (Accounting)

APS 410

BCom (Accounting) (George Campus)

APS 410

BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems)

APS 390

BCom (Economics & Statistics)

APS 390

BCom (Financial Planning)

APS 390

BCom (Food Service Management)

APS 390

BCom (General Accounting) (George Campus)

APS 390

BCom (General Accounting) Extended Curriculum (George Campus)

APS 370

BCom (Hospitality Management)

APS 390

BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management)

APS 390

BCom (Logistics & Transport Economics)

APS 390

BCom (Marketing & Business Management)

APS 390

BCom General (Business Management and Industrial & Organisational Psychology) (George Campus)

APS 390

BCom General (George Campus)

APS 390

BCom General Extended Curriculum (George Campus)

APS 370

BCom: Accounting Science (Business Management)

APS 410

BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science & Information Systems)

APS 410

BCom: Accounting Science (Law)

APS 410

BCom: Financial Planning Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BCom: General (Accounting)

APS 390

BCom: General (Accounting) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BCom: General (Business Management)

APS 390

BCom: General (Business Management) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BCom: General (Economics)

APS 390

BCom: General (Economics) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BCom: General (Statistics)

APS 390

BCom: General (Tourism)

APS 390

BCom: General (Tourism) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BCom: Information Systems (Business Management)

APS 390

Dip (Accountancy)

APS 350

Dip (Economics)

APS 330

Dip (Economics) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Dip (Human Resource Management)

APS 330

Dip (Human Resource Management) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Dip (Inventory & Stores Management)

APS 290

Dip (Logistics)

APS 330

Dip (Logistics) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Dip (Management)

APS 330

Dip (Management) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Dip (Marketing)

APS 330

Dip (Marketing) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Dip (Tourism Management)

APS 330

Dip (Tourism Management) Extended Curriculum

APS 310

Diploma in Management (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 330

Diploma in Management Extended Curriculum (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 310

Diploma in Marketing (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 330

Diploma in Marketing Extended Curriculum (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 310

Diploma in Tourism Management (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 330

Diploma in Tourism Management Extended Curriculum (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 310

HCert (Accountancy)

APS 290

HCert (Business Studies)

APS 290

Higher Certificate in Business Studies (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 290

Faculty of Education

BEd: Foundation Phase (Grades R-3)

APS 350

BEd: Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-7)

APS 370

BEd: Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (FET: Grades 7-9) COMMERCE STREAM

APS 390

BEd: Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (FET: Grades 7-9) SCIENCE STREAM

APS 390

BEd: Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (SP: Grades 7-9) (FET Grades 10-12) HUMANITIES STREAM

APS 390

Faculty of Engineering, The Built Environment & Technology

BAS (Architecture)

APS 370

BEng (Mechatronics)

APS 410

BEngTech (Civil Engineering)

APS 370

BEngTech (Electrical Engineering)

APS 370

BEngTech (Industrial Engineering)

APS 370

BEngTech (Marine Engineering)

APS 370

BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering)

APS 370

BHSD (Human Settlement Development)

APS 370

BSc (Construction Studies)

APS 370

BSc in Construction Economics (Quantity Surveying with Project and Business Management)

APS 370

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)

APS 370

Dip (Architectural Technology)

APS 330

Dip (Building)

APS 330

Dip (Interior Design)

APS 315

Dip (Operations Management)

APS 310

Dip: IT (Communication Networks)

APS 330

Dip: IT (Software Development)

APS 330

Dip: IT (Support Services)

APS 330

HCert (Human Settlement Development)

APS 290

HCert (Mechatronic Engineering and Automation)

APS 330

HCert (Renewable Energy Engineering)

APS 330

HCert: IT (User Support Services)

APS 290

Higher Certificate in IT (User Support Services) (George Campus & Gqeberha)

APS 290

Faculty of Health Sciences

BHSc Biokinetics

APS 370

BHSc Medical Laboratory Science

APS 390

BPharm (Pharmacy)

APS 410

BSc (Dietetics)

APS 390

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

APS 350

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care

APS 370

Bachelor of Environmental Health

APS 390

Bachelor of Human Movement Science

APS 350

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

APS 430

Bachelor of Nursing

APS 370

Bachelor of Nursing Extended Curriculum

APS 330

Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostic

APS 390

Bachelor of Social Work

APS 350

Diploma in Sport Management

APS 330

Faculty of Humanities

BA (Media, Communication & Culture)

APS 350

BA (Politics & Economics)

APS 350

BMus (General)

APS 350

BMus (General) Extended Curriculum

APS 330

BMus (Music Technology)

APS 350

BMus (Music Technology) Extended Curriculum

APS 330

BMus (Performing Arts)

APS 350

BMus (Performing Arts) Extended Curriculum

APS 330

BMus (School Music)

APS 350

BMus (School Music) Extended Curriculum

APS 330

Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) Public Administration

APS 350

Bachelor of Arts

APS 350

Bachelor of Arts (Governmental & Social Sciences)

APS 350

Bachelor of Visual Art (BVA)

APS 350

Diploma in Music (Curriculum 1)

APS 290

Diploma in Music (Curriculum 2)

APS 290

Diploma in Public Management

APS 310

Diploma in Public Management Extended Curriculum

APS 290

Diploma in Public Relations Management

APS 330

Faculty of Law

BA (Law)

APS 390

BCom (Law)

APS 390

Diploma in Law Enforcement

APS 330

Higher Certificate in Law Enforcement

APS 310

LLB (Extended Curriculum)

APS 370

LLB (Law)

APS 390

Faculty of Science

BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Physiology)

APS 410

BSc (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology & Physiology) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BSc (Biological Sciences)

APS 410

BSc (Biological Sciences) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BSc (Computer Science)

APS 410

BSc (Environmental Sciences)

APS 410

BSc (Environmental Sciences) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BSc (Geosciences - Geology & Geography)

APS 410

BSc (Geosciences - Geology & Geography) Extended Curriculum

APS 370

BSc (Physical Science & Mathematics)

APS 410

Diploma in Agricultural Management

APS 330

Diploma in Agricultural Management (George Campus)

APS 330

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

APS 350

Diploma in Chemical Process Technology

APS 350

Diploma in Forestry (George Campus)

APS 330

Diploma in Game Ranch Management

APS 330

Diploma in Nature Conservation (George Campus)

APS 330

Diploma in Polymer Technology

APS 350

Diploma in Wood Technology (George Campus)

APS 330

APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official NMU prospectus before you apply.

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