Rhodes University Courses Science
Rhodes University Courses Science
In the Faculty of Science, Rhodes University provides a range of science courses. Moreover, the Faculty of Science provides doctoral degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and certificate programs, as well as honours programs in several of these subjects.
At Rhodes University, students who are interested in science can select from a variety of courses and programs to meet their interests and professional aspirations.
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Science Faculty At Rhodes University
The Faculty of Science at Rhodes University is the second oldest and third largest of the university’s six faculties, with around 1500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Faculty is divided into 14 departments, which are grouped into three broad areas:
- Biological Sciences: Botany, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics, Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Zoology, Entomology, and Microbiology.
- Earth and Environmental Sciences: Environmental Science, Geography, and Geology.
- Chemical Sciences: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Chemistry.
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences: Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Physics.
While these groupings exist, the boundaries between them are flexible, with some departments and staff active in more than one group. Collaboration across departments and faculties is common in teaching, research, and community engagement initiatives.
The Faculty features dynamic postgraduate schools, with postgraduates making up 47% of the student body. The departments typically have five to ten staff members, and the Faculty as a whole has 102 academic staff.
Nearly 90% of the academic staff hold PhDs. Additionally, the departments are well-supported by administrative and technical staff.
The Faculty of Science offers two undergraduate degrees (BSc and BSc(InfSys)) and three postgraduate degrees (BSc(Hons), MSc, and PhD).
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Rhodes University Faculty of Science Departments
The Faculty of Science at Rhodes University is made up of the following faculties;
- Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology
- Biotechnology Innovation Centre
- Department of Botany
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Geography
- Department of Geology
- Department of Ichthyology & Fisheries Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics & Electronics
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Zoology & Entomology
Admission Procedure to study a Rhodes University Degree at Faculty of Science
To be admitted to a degree program in the Faculty of Science, applicants must meet several criteria: they must qualify for bachelor degree study status with their National Senior Certificate (NSC), meet the Faculty’s Admission Point Score (APS) requirements, and satisfy specific degree admission requirements. Meeting these minimum requirements makes an applicant eligible for selection but does not guarantee acceptance.
For Current South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) Students:
Students completing their NSC at the end of 2017 must take seven subjects. Four of these are compulsory: two languages, Life Orientation, and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (Note: Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Science applications). The remaining three subjects can be chosen from those offered at the student’s school.
To qualify for degree studies at a university, at least four of the seven subjects must be from the list of ‘designated subjects,’ with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement, 50-59%) or above in these four subjects.
Designated Subject List:
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Graphics and Design
- Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
- Business Studies
- Geography
- Music
- Consumer Studies
- History
- Physical Science
- Dramatic Arts
- Information Technology
- Religion Studies
- Economics
- Languages
- Visual Arts
By meeting these criteria, students can be considered for admission to the Faculty of Science, though acceptance is not guaranteed.
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