BScHons in Chemistry (Code 02240123)
a. Admission requirements
An appropriate BSc degree with at least 60% for Chemistry at 300-level.
b. Duration of programme
The programme normally extends over one year for full-time students. The curriculum comprises an advanced study of the four major fields of chemistry.
c. Closing date for applications
Applications for 2025 have closed. Prospective 2025 students must apply for admission online before 31 August and will be notified of the outcome by 15 December. Details of the curriculum and the contents of the different modules can be viewed on the University web page under Yearbooks. You can also download the BSc Hons (Chemistry) prospectus attached at the bottom of the page.
d. Pass requirements:
A final mark of 50% for each module. To continue to a second semester, a minimum of 40% is required in each module in the first semester. The registration of students who do not meet this requirement will be terminated at the end of the first semester.
e. Programme composition
Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
CMY 718 |
Research: Organic/Inorganic Project |
20 |
CMY 719 |
Research: Physical/Analytical Project |
20 |
CMY 730 |
Advanced practical techniques |
15 |
CMY 731 |
Research: Chemistry education |
20 |
CMY 743 |
Analytical chemistry |
15 |
CMY 744 |
Organic chemistry |
15 |
CMY 745 |
Inorganic chemistry |
15 |
CMY 746 |
Physical chemistry |
15 |
CMY 747 |
Advanced applied chemistry |
20 |
TOTAL No. OF CREDITS |
135 |
For more information on each module go to the Yearbook on the University website, go to the Faculty, then Honours, look for the chemistry programme and click on the module name listed on the curriculum page.
Honours 2025 lectures start 20 Jan 2025
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