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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in Materials Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in Materials Technology in Chemistry is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in Materials Technology offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The development and use of functional and smart materials is a fast-growing field and offers exciting careers for young scientists. This career-oriented stream focuses on the manufacturing and application of polymeric materials.

In the second year you take elective modules in combination with Chemistry and Textile Science, while the third year training is devoted entirely to Chemistry, Polymer Science and Materials Technology. The in-depth scientific knowledge of Chemistry and Polymer Science are combined with the more applied aspects of Materials Technology. The following topics are studied:

• the industrial production of materials;
• manufacturing techniques of functional materials; and
• the application of materials in areas like textiles, coating, biomaterials, food packaging, composites, biomedical products and nanotechnology.

In addition, you develop your creative, analytical and problem-solving skills. With this qualification, you will be able to work in the broader materials-based industry as product developer, technical sales manager, production manager or quality control manager. 

This stream leads to an honours programme in Chemistry or in Polymer Science.