{"id":11271,"date":"2024-03-01T04:23:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50application.com\/?p=11271"},"modified":"2024-03-01T04:23:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T04:23:06","slug":"wits-national-senior-certificate-nsc-admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wits-national-senior-certificate-nsc-admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Wits The National Senior Certificate (NSC) Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Wits The National Senior Certificate (NSC) Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\">\n<h1>NSC Admission Requirements<\/h1>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1591132626\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>NB: This is a guideline only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\"><a id=\"d.en.4445\"><\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1655030535\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2978866681\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Commerce, Law and Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Commerce:<br \/>\nBCom<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">39 and above.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants between 35 &#8211; 38 points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Commerc with Law:<br \/>\nBCom (Law) (3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">43 and above.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants between 35 &#8211; 42\u00a0points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Economic Science:<br \/>\nBEconSc<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">42 and above.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211;\u00a06<br \/>\nProgrammes requiring Maths<br \/>\n\u2022 Maths Major &#8211; 6<br \/>\n\u2022 Maths Stats, Act Sci &#8211; 7<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants between 39 &#8211; 41 points with English at level 5 and Maths at level 7, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Accounting Science<br \/>\nBAccSc<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">42 and above.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants between 39 &#8211; 41 points with English and Maths at level 5, will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available. Applicants with 3 points below the minimum APS will be waitlisted subject to the number of places available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The 4 year LLB programme will not be offered in 2026. Prospective students should apply for the B Com with Law (CB013) or the BA with Law (AB002).<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\"><a id=\"d.en.4981\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Engineering and the Built Environment<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"15%\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"52%\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"5%\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"28%\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Science in Engineering BSc(Eng)<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"9\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"9\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Note: Due to the limited number of places available, admission is not guaranteed. Selection will be based on final NSC and school leaving results.<\/p>\n<p>Generally students who achieve 70% in Maths, Physical Science and English stand a greater chance of being accepted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022\u00a0Aeronautical<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022 Chemical<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022\u00a0Civil<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022 Electrical<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022 Industrial<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022\u00a0Mechanical<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022 Metallurgy<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\u2022 Mining<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">42 and above<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants are considered on matriculation performance and may be required to complete a questionnaire or attend an interview. It is unlikely that places will be offered to applicants with a Wits APS less than 42.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering<br \/>\nBEngSc (BME)<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">42 and above<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Applicants are considered on matriculation performance and may be required to complete a questionnaire or attend an interview. It is unlikely that places will be offered to applicants with a Wits APS less than 42, or without the NSC Life Sciences subject.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Architectural Studies BAS<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">34 and above<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 4<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Acceptance is dependent on departmental selection procedures. Applicants are required to complete a written and graphic exercise and will be required to attend an interview. Applicants with a Wits APS of 34 and above may be accepted on this basis. Applicants with a Wits APS of between 29 and 33 may be accepted on the basis of the exercise and interview for either the ordinary degree, or an extended curriculum programme. The selection process for the BAS is conducted by a panel of senior academics from the School of Architecture and Planning, monitored by the Assistant Dean. Selection is based predominantly on performance against the selection exercise, interview and academic performance, although demographic balance is taken into consideration where a choice needs to be made between applicants scoring the same range.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies<br \/>\nBSc(CS)<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Property Studies BSc (Property Studies)<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">36 and above<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Provided that Maths and English pass at NSC Scale of Achievement Level 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning BSc(URP)<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">36 and above<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Provided that Maths and English pass at NSC Scale of Achievement Level 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\"><a id=\"d.en.4982\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"21%\"><strong>Health Sciences &#8211; View the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/media\/wits-university\/study\/undergraduate\/documents\/Wits%20University%20Revised%20Health%20Sciences%20Admissions%20Policy.pdf\">Wits University Revised Health Sciences Admissions Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"21%\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"40%\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"22%\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"17%\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bachelor of Health Sciences<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Health Sciences BHSc (Biomedical Sciences and Biokinetics)<br \/>\n(3 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery<br \/>\nMB BCh\u00a0(6 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy<br \/>\nBSc(Physiotherapy)<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Pharmacy BPharm<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">The Faculty of Health Sciences does not calculate an APS score. Several criteria are considered for selection (e.g. Academic performance and National Benchmark scores).<\/p>\n<p>There are two points of entry into the MBBCh degree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st year MBBCh for applicants currently completing Matric<\/li>\n<li>3rd year MBBCh (i.e. the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) for applicants who have completed a prerequisite degree. Click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" valign=\"top\">If you are applying to the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not be\u00a0selected solely on your school leaving results, although they are very\u00a0important. A composite index is calculated, taking into consideration<br \/>\n(1) your academic results for FIVE subjects and (2) National Benchmark\u00a0Test scores. Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score,\u00a0which is calculated according to the percentages obtained, NOT symbols.\u00a0These are English, Mathematics, Physical Science\/ Life Sciences and<br \/>\nthe best two other subjects.<br \/>\n(Dentistry requires Physical Science <strong>and<\/strong> Life Sciences and\u00a0the best other subject).<\/p>\n<p>ALL applicants (excluding applicants who are applying to the Graduate\u00a0Entry Medical Programme &#8211; GEMP only) are required to write the\u00a0National Benchmark Test (NBT).<\/p>\n<p>GEMP applicants may be invited to the Wits Additional Placement\u00a0Test (WAPT) and all applicants are advised\u00a0to prepare in the event that they are invited. For more information on the WAPT please refer to:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp\">www.wits.ac.za\/health\/gemp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ALL GEMP applicants who are invited to the WAPT will be expected to\u00a0complete a Biographical Questionnaire on the day of the test.<br \/>\n\u2022 ALL applicants to BSc in Occupational Therapy (OT) must spend time with\u00a0an Occupational Therapist and complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/media\/wits-university\/study\/undergraduate\/documents\/Occupational%20Therapy%20certificate%20of%20attendance%20admissions%202622.pdf\">2026 Occupational Therapy Certificate of Attendance<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Dental Science<br \/>\nBDS (5 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<br \/>\nLife Sciences <strong>and\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Nursing BNurs<br \/>\n(4 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy- BSc(OT)\u00a0(4 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 4<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) (3 years)<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (BOHS) (3 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 4<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4 or<br \/>\nMathematical Literacy &#8211; 7<br \/>\nLife Sciences and\/or<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\"><a id=\"d.en.4983\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"136\"><strong>Humanities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"136\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"316\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"191\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Arts<br \/>\nBA (3 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">34 and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants with 30 &#8211; 33 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places and preference will be given to applicants with the best English results.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Arts with Law (3 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">43 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 3<br \/>\nor Mathematical Literacy &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Law Courses &#8211; Applicants who wish to take law courses in their first\u00a0year of study must meet the admission requirements for law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Professional and specialist degrees<br \/>\n(all 4 years):<strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong>\u2022\u00a0B Social Work<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Digital Arts)<br \/>\n\u2022 Bachelor of Arts (Dramatic Art)<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Film &amp; Television)<br \/>\n\u2022 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)<br \/>\n\u2022 Bachelor of Music (BMus)<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Performing &amp; Visual Arts)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">34 and above &amp; meeting departmental<br \/>\nselection procedures<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">For professional and specialist programmes:<br \/>\n\u2022 B Social Work \u2013 Written assignment<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Digital Arts) &#8211; Interview, written assignment AND\/OR\u00a0submission of portfolio<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Dramatic Art) &#8211; Interview, written assignment AND\/OR audition<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Film &amp; Television) &#8211; Interview AND\/OR submission of portfolio<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Fine Arts) &#8211; Interview OR submission of portfolio<br \/>\n\u2022 BMus &#8211; Interview AND audition<br \/>\n\u2022 BA (Performing &amp; Visual Arts) &#8211; Interview, written assignment AND\/OR audition<br \/>\nApplicants with 30 &#8211; 33 points may be waitlisted subject to the\u00a0availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Arts in<br \/>\nSpeech and Hearing Therapy<br \/>\n(BA (SP&amp;H Therapy)) (4 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">34 and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Departmental selection procedure<\/p>\n<p>Applicants with 30 &#8211; 33 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.\u00a0All applicants are required to write the NBT test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Education<br \/>\nBEd (4 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)<br \/>\n\u2022 BEd (Senior Primary Teaching)<br \/>\n\u2022 BEd (Secondary Teaching)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">34 and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 30 &#8211; 33 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"textual-article content-block\"><a id=\"d.en.4984\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"140\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"140\"><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Minimum Admission Requirements<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"301\"><strong>Selection procedures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"><strong>APS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"203\"><strong>Subjects &amp; achieved scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Science in the field of:<br \/>\n\u2022 Applied Computing<br \/>\n\u2022 Astronomy and Astrophysics<br \/>\n\u2022 Chemistry with Chemical<br \/>\nEngineering<br \/>\n\u2022 Nuclear Sciences &amp; Engineering<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">43 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 6<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211;\u00a06<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 40\u00a0&#8211; 42 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2022 Physical Sciences<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">40 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 6<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 38 &#8211; 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2022 Computer Science<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">40 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 6<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 38 &#8211; 39 points will be waitlistedSubject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2022 Biological Sciences<br \/>\n\u2022 Geographical and Archaeological<br \/>\nSciences<br \/>\n\u2022 Geological Sciences<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">40 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 38 &#8211; 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2022 Actuarial Sciences<br \/>\n\u2022 Mathematical Sciences<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">40 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 7<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 7<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211; 7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 38 &#8211; 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\u2022 Mathematics of Finance<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">42 points and above<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211;\u00a06<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211;\u00a06<br \/>\nPhysical Science &#8211;\u00a06<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Applicants between 40 &#8211; 41 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Bachelor of Science (General)<br \/>\nBSc (3 years)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">40 points and above<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">English HL or 1st Add Lang &#8211; 5<br \/>\nMathematics &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">Applicants between 38 &#8211; 39 points will be waitlisted subject to the availability of places.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/article>\n<p>&#8211; See more at: https:\/\/www.wits.ac.za\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\/admission-requirements-nsc\/#sthash.k2R7H8DX.dpuf<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-750262616\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wits The National Senior Certificate (NSC) Admission Requirements NSC Admission Requirements NB: This is a guideline only. 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