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How to become a physicist

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

Study routes6
Offerings11
Universities6

University requirements

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

Bachelor of Science (Physical Science and Mathematics)

Degree

BSc (Physical Science & Mathematics)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

APS 410
Faculty of Science3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 65%+English 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences stream)

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences stream)

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 (Physical Sciences stream) - Extended Curriculum Programme

University of Limpopo

APS 22
Faculty of Science & Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 40%+

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics

Degree

BSc in Mathematics and Physics

University of Venda

APS 260
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 59%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics

University of the Free State

APS 32
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 70%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+

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%+

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry

Degree

BSc in Physics and Chemistry

University of Venda

APS 260
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 59%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics

Degree

Bachelor of Science with Chemistry and Physics

North West University

APS 26
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

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

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics

University of Johannesburg

APS 31
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

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

NBT components: AL, QL, MAT

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Physics

University of the Free State

APS 32
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

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