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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Polymer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Polymer Science in Chemistry is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Polymer Science offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The Chemistry and Polymer Science stream trains students to become professional chemists and analytical chemists who have the chemistry-based technical background for a career in any industrial or other sector in which chemistry plays a role. They gain a thorough knowledge of polymers as the basis of various materials, and of sophisticated synthetic and analytic techniques for polymers.

The elective modules excluded, your second and third year training is devoted to Chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of chemistry for the processing of raw materials in the mining industry, for the refinement of metals, for metals extraction, in the petrochemical, building, paints, polymer, high explosives, textiles, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries, or in industries for the manufacture of paper, household and cosmetic products. Considerable attention is also given to the monitoring of pollution and methods to prevent and combat pollution. 

Analytical chemists may pursue a career as process controllers in chemical plants, in the development of new analytical methods, in the development of production processes, in the planning of new plants, in the operation of chemical plants, in education, in the marketing of chemicals, scientific instruments and components for chemical plants, or as environmental scientists. This stream also provides you with the basis for further study in patent and environmental law.

This bachelor's degree leads to an honours programme in Chemistry or in Polymer Science. If applicable elective modules are taken, it could also lead to an honours programme in Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Earth Science, Computer Science or Microbiology.