Vaal University of Technology Admission Requirement
General Admission Requirements
The minimum entrance requirements for admission to studies at the Vaal University of Technology is a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. A pass mark is required in at least one of the languages of instruction (English) of the University at Higher Grade (HG) or Standard Grade (SG).
If an applicant offers an N3 qualification as an entrance requirement, it should comprise at least four subjects, plus pass marks in two official languages (of which one must be English), at least at Senior Certificate level (SG).
Additional requirements are specified for each course/ instructional programme. Prospective students must please note that in the faculties of Engineering, Applied and Computer Sciences the minimum required symbol for Mathematics, Physical Science, and in certain cases English, are HG (E) or SG(C).
In the other Faculties and pending the course you want to enroll for, the average recommended subjects are: Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Mathematics, Typing, Biology, Home Economics, Art, Physical Science, Clothing and Needlework.
Degree courses: Admission requirements regarding post diploma and degree studies are available on request.
All applications will be selected on merit by the department concerned. A candidate who is at least 23 years of age may apply for conditional admission.
The Candidate’s application must be accompanied by the following:
- Certificate stating formal qualifications.
- Recommendation from the applicant’s employer stating that he/she has the necessary experience and communication abilities to complete the proposed instructional programme successfully.
- If an application is conditionally approved, the candidate shall only be admitted to the second semester/year of study, provided that the full first year/semester course has been completed successfully.
Dip: Analytical Chemistry
| Subjects | ||||
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma or BTech Degree | |||
| Compulsory Subjects | Note | |||
| English | 4 | 3 = 40-49% | ||
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 = 50-59% | ||
| Physical Science | 4 | 5 = 60-69% | ||
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | 6 = 70-79% | ||
| Any other 3 subjects |
11 | 7 = 80-89% | ||
| 8 = 90-99% | ||||
| Total: | 26 | |||
Dip: Biomedical Technology
| Subjects | ||
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma or BTech Degree | |
| Compulsory Subjects | Note | |
| English | 4 | 3 = 40-49% |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 = 50-59% |
| Physical Science | 4 | 5 = 60-69% |
| Life Science | 4 | 6 = 70-79% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | 7 = 80-89% |
| Any other 2 subjects | 7 | 8 = 90-99% |
| Total: | 26 |
Dip: Biotechnology
| Subjects | ||
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma | |
| Compulsory Subjects | Note | |
| English | 4 | 3 = 40-49% |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 = 50-59% |
| Physical Science | 4 | 5 = 60-69% |
| Life Science | 4 | 6 = 70-79% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | 7 = 80-89% |
| Any other 3 subjects | 7 | 8 = 90-99% |
| Total: | 26 |
Dip: Non-destructive testing
| Subjects | ||
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma | |
| Compulsory Subjects | Note | |
| English | 4 | 3 = 40-49% |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 = 50-59% |
| Physical Science | 4 | 5 = 60-69% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | 6 = 70-79% |
| Any other 3 subjects | 12 | 7 = 80-89% |
| 8 = 90-99% | ||
| Total: | 27 |
Dip: Information Technolog
| Subjects | |
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma or BTech Degree |
| Compulsory Subjects | |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
| Any other 1 subject | 4 |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 |
| If Mathematics & Information Technology 2 subjects | 7 |
| Total: | 26 |
Foundation IT Entry Requirements
| Subjects (Life Skills included) | NDip | |
| Compulsory Subjects | Note | |
| English | 3 | 3 = 40-49% |
| Mathematics or | 3 or | 4 = 50-59% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 5 | 5 = 60-69% |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 | 6 = 70-79% |
| Any other 4 subjects | 14 | 8 = 90-99% |
| Total: | 23 (with mathematics) | |
| 25 (with mathematical literacy) |
Bachelor of Nursing
| Subjects | |
| NSC Endorsement | Eligibility for Diploma or BTech Degree |
| Compulsory Subjects | |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Physical Science | 4 |
| Life Science | 4 |
| Life Orientation | Max 3 |
| Any other 2 subjects | 7 |
| Total: | 26 |
Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the National Diploma Programmes may apply for the pre diploma bridging programmes.
Tel: (016) 950 9589. For details on the pre diploma bridging progammes see VUT website.
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Tel: (016) 950 9249 Fax: (016) 950 9793
e-mail: devilliersh@vut.ac.za
Tel: (016) 950 9648/9321/7592 Fax: (016) 950 9794
e-mail: madeleine@vut.ac.za
e-mail: ntsanem@vut.ac.za
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