Honours Programme

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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