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How to become a geologist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Geologist.

Study routes7
Offerings10
Universities5

University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Geologist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology

University of Limpopo

APS 26
Faculty of Science & Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Bachelor of Science in Geology

University of Pretoria

APS 34
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry

University of Johannesburg

APS 31
Code B2P81QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science - Geology and Chemistry

University of the Free State

APS 30
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Environmental Management

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Environmental Management

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Code B2L24QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography

University of Johannesburg

APS 30
Code B2L25QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mathematics

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mathematics

University of Johannesburg

APS 31
Code B2P82QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Physics

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Geology and Physics

University of Johannesburg

APS 31
Code B2P83QFaculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English 60%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Campus: APK

Bachelor of Science - Geology and Physics

University of the Free State

APS 30
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+
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