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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

The Diploma in Analytical Chemistry in Chemistry is offered by Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry offered by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences

The course is structured to provide applied analytical chemistry, thus preparing students for technician level of employment in industries, quality control laboratories, research and development laboratories, educational institutions and allied industries’ chemical laboratories. The programme lays a foundation in scientific principles, quality assurance, quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Diploma is a foundation for further study towards the Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma in analytical chemistry as well as other higher education studies in other related science subjects.

Purpose and rationale of the qualification Employment opportunities in the Western Cape require skills in the Chemistry environment pertaining to specialized equipment and advanced technology developments. The vocational focus of this qualification, together with a hands-on teaching-learning approach and well-equipped, modern laboratories ensure graduates are immediately employable in any Chemistry environment. The revised qualification purposes to address skills shortages in regional and national niche industries such as Petrochemical, Forensics, Phamaceuticals, Water Treatment (Environmental) and Radio Chemistry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates practice as chemical technicians or analysts. Industries such as detergent, petroleum, plastics, food, pharmaceuticals, mining, environment, metallurgy and educational institutions employ graduates from this course. They may be employed in laboratory or production work. Duties include quality control, quality assurance, routine analysis of raw materials, products or environmental samples, preparation of basic chemical compounds, data analysis and rep.

Professional registration

The Diploma in Analytical Chemistry is accredited by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All diploma students can join the South African Chemistry Institute (SACI) free as honorary members and they can become full members of the organisation after successful completion of the Baccalaureus Technologiae (B Tech)(Chemistry).

Curriculum

FIRST YEAR
Semester 1
Chemistry 1
Chemical Laboratory Practice 1
Communication Skills 1a
Mathematics 1
Physics 1

Semester 2
Analytical Chemistry 1: Theory
Analytical Chemistry 1: Practice
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemsitry 1
Physical Chemistry 1
Communication Skills 1b

SECOND YEAR
Semester 1
Analytical Chemistry 2a
Analytical Chemistry 2a: Practical 
Chemical Quality Assurance 2a
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2

Semester 2
Analytical Chemistry 2b
Analytical Chemistry 2b: Practical
Chemical Quality Assurance 2b
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry 2

THIRD YEAR
Semester 1
Chemical Technology 3
Entrepreneurial Skills 4Research Methodology 1: Introduction

Semester 2
Chemistry Project 3