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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry in Chemistry is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 6.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science is one of the pre-eminent research departments in Chemistry in South Africa and is engaged in a wide range of research areas. The department hosts three Research Chairs and has the largest research effort in Polymer Science in the country.

They aim to create and maintain an academic environment where research and education in chemistry will grow and continue to flourish at an international level, attracting top scholars and students, thus benefiting the entire South African community.

Duration of Programme

The programme normally extends over one year and usually begins one week before the general start of classes.

Programme Content

The programme consists of the following compulsory modules.

Analytical techniques 711(20)

Organic Chemistry 712(20)

Physical Chemistry 713(20)

Inorganic Chemistry 714(20)

Special Topics in Chemistry 741(10)

Research Project in Chemistry 744(30)

 

Assessment and Examination

All modules in this honours programme, with the exception of the research project, are assessed through a combination of theory, practical work and an examination. The research project is assessed based on submission of a final research report and an oral presentation. The final mark is calculated as a weighted mark according to the credit value of each module. To obtain this honours degree you must achieve a final mark of 50% and pass each module with 50%.