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2018
UNIVERSITY OF THE
FREE STATE
PROSPECTUS
T: +27(0)51 401 3000 | E: info@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za
Inspiring excellence. Transforming lives.
Inspireer uitnemendheid. Verander lewens.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 1
D E S I G N A N D L AYO U T - K A R O O R E P U B L I C INDEX
INDEX
Bloemfontein, the heart of the Free State 2
The University of the Free State 3
Admission to study in 2018 4
Compulsory National Benchmark Tests (NBT) 9
Faculty-specific admission requirements: 10
· Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 11
· Faculty of Education 13
· Faculty of Health Sciences 15
· Faculty of the Humanities 17
· Faculty of Law 22
· Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 23
· Faculty of Theology 34
Alternative access to the University of the Free State 35
Financial aid (bursaries and loans) 38
Fees 41
Payments Prior to Registration 43
Programme Prices 44
Student accommodation 46
Kovsie Life 47
Kovsie Sport 50
Center for Universal Access and Disability Support (CUADS) 52
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 1
BLOEMFONTEIN, THE HEART OF THE FREE STATE The University of the Free State is situated in Bloemfontein – the Much of the natural, architectural and historical legacy of central centre of South Africa. Bloemfontein is part of the Mangaung South Africa is interwoven into this modern, developing city. The Metropolitan Municipality, Free State, and serves as the capital of UFS is very fortunate to call Bloemfontein our home. This lively city, the province, as well as the Judicial Capital of South Africa. This with the heart, caring character, and tranquillity of a big town, is beautiful city is also known as the “City of Roses”, due to the many the economic, educational and medical-care hub for a vast inland roses that bloom all around the city during summer. However area of South Africa. We trust that our city with its fascinating mix Bloemfontein’s true beauty lies in its people. Residents are known of diversity and tradition will charm you as a student of the to be exceptionally generous and friendly. Considering the city’s University of the Free State. We look affordability, you can hardly imagine a more ideal study destination! forward to welcoming you! You will be welcomed in a lovely setting, without spending a fortune on living and recreation. Bloemfontein is big enough to provide you all the services you need, but also small enough to maintain a peaceful study atmosphere.
our university IS the
Number 1 place
to be
Then and Now
Founded in 1904 with 6 students, now has 7 faculties and
122 departments on 3 campuses and 51 satellite campuses, in 63 locations,
served by 3 580 staff with 36 500 students of which 5 550 live on our campuses
Overseas Students
54 countries represented by 2 020 international students
Research Facts
129 NRF-accredited professors and 18 international research partnerships
Awards and Honours
171 Honorary Doctorates, 10 Shields of Honour, 2 Council Medals AND 11
Chancellors Medals
Our Sports Facts
22 sports disciplines have produced 75 Springboks, 26 Sevens rugby players and
60 National athletes
Library Figures
671 182 library books and 14 000 E-books available in 5 libraries
Helping Others
150 students in the No Student Hungry Programme, one of 60 community projects
run by the university
On Campus ART
1 200 works in the UFS art collection, OF WHICH 16 ARE CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC
ARTWORKS
FIRST CLASS FACILITIES
157 renovated buildings along with 12 new buildings
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 3
ADMISSION TO STUDY IN 2018
BECOME A UFS STUDENT IN 9 STEPS
STEP 1 Apply online or in hard copy (written).
Your application form is processed. You will receive a student
STEP 2 number. If you have not submitted the required documents, you
will be requested to do so in order to finalise your application.
3
You are conditionally admitted once you meet all the admission
STEP requirements.
If you have applied for campus residence, you will now receive
STEP 4 correspondence from Housing and Residence Affairs.
If you are accepted when the final grade 12 results become
STEP 5 available, IN JANUARY 2018, you will receive a letter of
acceptance.
you have to make prepayments Five (5) days prior to registration
STEP 6 in January 2018. Use your student number as a reference
number.
7
Register during
STEP January 2018.
Get your study
STEP 8 material and timetable
after registration.
9
Enjoy your classes, which start
STEP early in February 2018.
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE
FOR SA, SADC AND NON-SADC STUDENTS
• ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance,
contact +27 51 401 9538.
Remember to upload copies of:
• Your ID or passport
• Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
• Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
• Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
• WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign
the application, and mail it with all the relevant certified documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Remember to include copies of:
• Your ID or passport
• Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
• Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
• Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
Important APPLICATION CLOSING dates:
Closing date Programme/s for which application closes
• Applications for selection in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBChB)
31 May 2017 • Bachelor of Medical Sciences with specialisation in Radiation Sciences
• All new first-year undergraduate students in the School for Allied Health Professions
• All first applications for selection in Architecture
All first applications for selection in residential and distance learning programmes for Bachelor of Sciences (BSc), that is:
• BSc majoring in Quantity Surveying
31 July 2017 • BSc majoring in Construction Management
All first applications for selection in Bachelor of Social Sciences in Nursing, that is:
• BSocSci (Nursing)
All first applications for selection in:
• BSc majoring in Geology
• BSc majoring in Forensic Sciences
30 All new applications for selection in:
September • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degrees
2017
International applications. All applications for 2018 academic admission to the university for
• non-selection
• undergraduate
• postgraduate, excluding master’s (dissertations) and doctoral degrees.
If we receive your application after 30 September 2017, it will be a late application and will be processed separately. Therefore, you may
have difficulty with financial assistance, residence placement, access to the University Access Programme (UAP), and others.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS:
• Closing dates: Your admission application MUST be processed before you register in 2018. When we process your application for
admission, we capture your details onto the UFS databases – if your details are not there, you cannot register. For this reason, it is
very important to stick to the closing dates.
• National Senior Certificate: If you already have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you must include a certified copy with your
application form.
• Application: Make sure that you complete the application properly, and attach and certify all the required documents. An incomplete
application, as well as outstanding documents will delay your application process.
• Transferring students: If you transfer from another tertiary institution, you must include a certificate of conduct and an official
study record from the previous tertiary institution with your application, AND submit copies when you register. The closing date for
students transferring from other tertiary institutions is 30 September 2017.
• International students: If you are from another country, you must attach you certified school leaving certificate, diplomas, and proof
of a conditional exemption certificate issued by the Matriculation Board (Higher Education of South Africa) to your application. The
closing date for international students is 30 September 2017.
You should receive feedback on your application within six weeks.
If you apply for a selection course, you must complete the additional selection form for that specific course.
Application enquiries: PHONE: +27 51 401 3693/3696 | EMAIL: applications@ufs.ac.za | FAX: +27 51 401 9210/+27 86 697 2604
ADMISSION
Higher Education South Africa (HESA) set specific admission requirements that you must meet if you want to study at any South African
university. If you finished school in or after 2008, and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC), you need the following to apply for
admission to a Bachelor’s degree at any South African university:
!
Four (4) of the seven (7) subjects included in your NSC subject package, must be from the designated subjects listed below, with a
minimum of mark 4 (50%) in each of these four (4) subjects:
Designated list of school subjects:
Accounting Information Technology
Agricultural Sciences Life Sciences (Biology/Physiology)
Business Studies Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Consumer Studies Music
Dramatic Arts
Three languages (one of these must be the language of teaching and learning at a
Economics
higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects)
Engineering Graphics and Design
Geography Physical Sciences/Natural Sciences
History Religion Studies
Visual Arts
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE?
In addition to the requirements above, for degree studies at the University of the Free State we expect that:
• You must meet the minimum admission requirements.
• You must pass certain school subjects with a minimum level of achievement in order to take a certain university module. For example,
you must get a mark of 70% for Mathematics in Grade 12 if you plan to study BSc majoring in Physics with Engineering subjects.
• For certain selection programmes, e.g. BSc majoring in Actuarial Science, you must obtain an overall AP of 34.
It is important that you study the admission requirements of the programmes you are interested in thoroughly.
To calculate your AP, you can use the following example:
For five (5) academic subjects you must obtain a level 5 (60%) 5 x 5 = 25
For one (1) further academic subject you must obtain a level 4 (50%) 1 x 4 = 4
For Life Orientation a level of 5 (60%) or higher to score 1 point 1 x 1 = 1
UFS overall AP scor = 30
NSC Level UFS AP
7 (90% – 100%) 8
7 (80% – 89%) 7
6 (70% – 79%) 6
5 (60% – 69%) 5
4 (50% – 59%) 4
3 (40% – 49%) 3
2 (30% – 39%) 2
1 (0% – 29%) -
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The UFS uses the conversion table to help us consider all applications equally. If you are an international and/or home-schooled
prospective student, use the conversion table below to calculate your AP. The table applies to all examination authorities/bodies in
South Africa, and internationally.
ACE SoT
UFS NSC/NSS NSSC / ACE SoT (until
HG SG IGCSE “A” “AS” “O” / GCE (until IB Dipl (SL)
Formula AND IEB HIGCSE 01 /2014)
11/2013)
Symb % Symb % Level % Level % Symb % Symb % Symb % Symb % Symb % Symb % Level %
96-
8 A 80 7 90 1 80 A 80 A 80 A 80 A+/A 7 80
100
7 B 70 7 80 2 70 B 70 B 70 B 70 B 92-95 6 70
6 C 60 A 80 6 70 3 60 A 80 C 60 C 60 A 80 C 60 C 88-91 5 60
5 D 50 B 70 5 60 B 70 D 50 D 50 B 70 D 50 D 84-87 4** 50
4 E 40 C 60 4 50 *4 50 C 60 E 40 C 60 E 80-83 40
3 F 33 D 50 3 40
2 FF 20 E 40 2 30
1 F 33 ** Maths: IB HL4 = AP7
Zeugnis der Uganda West Africa
UFS Zambia School
allgemeinen Malawi MSCE Angola Certificate of China USA
Formula Certificate Advanced (WAEC /NECO / WA A-levels)
Hochschulreife
Education
Symb % Symb % Rating % Marks Symb Symb Marks Marks Symb Marks Marks Symb Rating West Africa Symb %
/ 100 / 150 o-Levels
12-
8 80 A 80 90 135 A 1,2
15
90-
7 10-11 70 B 70 80 120 B 3,4 A
100%
6 1,2 Dist 8-9 60 1,2 80 18-20 A C 60 1,2 A 70 105 C 5,6 1,2 B+/A- 85-89%
5 3,4 Merrit 6-7 50 3,4 70 14-17 B D 50 3,4 B 60 90 3,4 B 80-84%
4 5,6 Credit 4-5 40 5,6 60 10-13 C E 40 5,6 C 5,6 C 70-79%
3 7,8 50 D 60-69%
2
*Already confirmed by the Matriculation Board and approved by the Access Committee:
1
HIGCSE “4” = IGCSE “C” = 60%
For more information, visit www.hesa-enrol.ac.za.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 7
Important information:
• Administration fee: A non-refundable annual administrative fee is charged on all international student accounts.
• Closing date: Closing date for applications of international students is 30 September 2017.
• Visa: You must have a VALID study visa before you can enter South Africa. Make sure your study visa is issued to study at the UFS, and
not at any other institution in South Africa. You must have a valid and appropriate/correct visa to be registered at the UFS.
• Medical aid: You must be a member of a medical aid registered in terms of the Medical Aid Schemes Act 1998 of South Africa as
required by the South African Immigration Act. It is important that your medical aid cover MUST be valid for the duration of your
studies at the UFS. No travel insurance or hospital plans will be accepted.
• Prepayment: A prepayment must be paid before you can register as a UFS student. The Tuition Fees Department will communicate
the amount and payment deadline to you. For more information, visit http://www.ufs.ac.za/kovsielife/unlisted-pages/tuition-fees/
tuition-fees-30.
• Scholarship: If you have a scholarship, inform your sponsor of the UFS regulations on payments before you register and pay tuition
fees.
If you need more information, contact the relevant person:
Jeanne Niemann Immigration, Accreditation, Medical Aid, Finances +27 51 401 3219 niemannaja@ufs.ac.za
Sponsored Students, Student Engagement, Orientation, Marketing and
Bulelwa Malo +27 51 401 9436 malob@ufs.ac.za
Communication
APPLICATION HELPDESK
The Application Helpdesk will help you with the application process. Contact these helpdesk agents:
• for study programme admission requirement information
• for assistance to complete your application forms
• to track the status of your application
Room 159C,
Jubee Mawoyo T: +27 51 401 2345 E: mawoyomm@ufs.ac.za
George du Toit Building
THE HUMANITIES AND THEOLOGY
Room A155,
Charlene Baatjies T: +27 51 401 3365 E: baatjiescr@ufs.ac.za Fax2email: +27 86 651 7830
George du Toit Building
ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND LAW
Room A153,
Simon Sethibe T: +27 51 401 9863 E: sethibeks@ufs.ac.za Fax2email: +27 86 652 4872
George du Toit Building
NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Room 159,
Ilsa van Wyk T: +27 51 401 3659 E: vanwykil@ufs.ac.za Fax2email: +27 86 562 8947
George du Toit Building
EDUCATION
Room A157,
Mario Bloem T: +27 51 401 3597 E: bloemdm@ufs.ac.za
George du Toit Building
HEALTH SCIENCES
Room 142A,
Lydia du Toit T: +27 51 401 7513 E: dutoitl@ufs.ac.za
Muller Potgieter Building
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
T: +27 51 401 9538/9864 E: applications@ufs.ac.zaCOMPULSORY NATIONAL BENCHMARK TESTS (NBTs)
What are the NBTs?
Higher Education South Africa (HESA) initiated the NBTs that several South African universities use as part of their
student placement processes. The first test is the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test (AQL), and the second is
the Mathematics Test (MAT). Each test takes three hours to complete.
Is it compulsory to take the NBT tests?
Yes, all first-time entry undergraduate applicants to the University of the Free State must write the NBTs before registering.
Must I write both tests?
It depends. ALL prospective students must write the AQL test. If you apply to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, or the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must write both the AQL and MAT tests.
Why write the NBTs?
The level of academic reading and writing that you must be able to master at university, is very different from what you are used to at
school. If you lack this level of skills, you may have a hard time at university. But if we know what the level of your skills are, we can
make sure that you enrol for the most appropriate modules and programmes in your first year. And that is what we use the NBTs for – to
help us understand what skills you have, and what skills need to be developed.
How, when, and where to write?
You should write the NBTs while you are in Grade 12, before you register at the university. Visit www.nbt.ac.za for all the information
you need. Once you have written the tests, you can use the results to apply to any university. The UFS only accepts NBT results, NO
other admission tests will be considered.
How does the UFS make use of the NBT results?
In two ways:
- We use it as part of the selection process for the Faculty of Health Sciences (School of Medicine and School of Allied Health Professions).
- If you apply to any of our other faculties (including Nursing), we use NBT results during the registration process, but not for admission
decisions.
Generally, we use NBT performance levels to place first-year students into appropriate programmes or modules. If you did not pass the
NBT Academic Literacy Test and want to study in English, you must register for one of the following academic literacy development
modules in English: EALH/EALE/EALN/EALL 1508. The same applies if you want to study in Afrikaans (if offered in the relevant faculty),
but did not pass the Academic Literacy Tests – in which case you must register for one of the academic literacy development course in
Afrikaans: AGAH/AGAM/ AGAL/AGAN/AGAE 1508.
These academic literacy development courses are not language courses. It teaches you to read academic text efficiently and critically,
while extracting the main ideas and key details. This skill will help you to adequately demonstrate your knowledge in tests and exams.
It will also teach you to write academic essays and assignments. Overall, it will give you the confidence to perform at your best,
academically.
! NB: If you have not written the NBTs yet, please register to write as soon as possible.
What is the proficiency / pass score?
Academic Literacy (AL) = 64%
Quantitative Literacy (QL) = 70%
Mathematics Test (MAT) = 68%
For more information:
Online: www.ufs.ac.za/nbt | www.nbt.ac.za
Contact person: Lerato Masisi +27 51 401 2448 | nbt@ufs.ac.za | masisilc@ufs.ac.za
Office: Benito Khotseng Building, Room LG5.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to apply for a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must contact
Thula Miya at +27 51 401 7517 or miyatb@ufs.ac.za
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 9FACULTY-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
We have seven different faculties, each with their own specific admission requirements. And within the faculties,
different programmes may also have additional and/or different admission requirements – especially the selection
courses. Make sure that you are aware of the requirements for the programme that you want to study.
The faculties are:
• Economic and Management Sciences
• Education
• Health Sciences
• The Humanities
• Law
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Theology
Abbreviations:
From this point forward, we will use these abbreviations instead of the full terms:
• NSC: National Senior Certificate
• AP: Admission Point
• BC: Bloemfontein Campus
• QC: Qwaqwa Campus
• SC: South Campus
• AL: Academic Literacy Test
• QL: Quantitative Literacy Test
• MT: Mathematics Test
Notes:
Pay attention to the following important information:
• All admission requirements apply to first year students in 2018. If you are a senior student, consult the head of
department | lecturer | faculty rule books for the admission requirement.
• All admission requirements are subject to change.
• Unless stated otherwise, the admission requirement for the language of instruction must be on a minimum level 4 (50%).
• Please refer to Important Closing Dates for selection courses. Applications for all other programmes close on 30 September 2017.FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Against the background of our mission to be a dynamic, innovative and quality-driven faculty, the Faculty of
Economic and Management Sciences covers a diverse academic spectrum, from public and private sector
management, to specialised training for accountants at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and aim to
provide relevant, market-driven capacity and competence through, inter alia, research.
Students can obtain first-degree qualifications in one of three teaching programmes: Private Sector Management, Public Sector
Management and Training of Accountants. These qualifications aim to develop students’ intellectual skills through scientific teaching
and learning so that they will be thoroughly prepared for various careers in the broad field of Economics and Management. Furthermore
the faculty offers successful international programmes for both staff and students.
Enquiries: Lizette Pretorius +27 51 401 2173 | LPretorius@ufs.ac.za
The following programmes are presented at the Bloemfontein Campus
Private Sector Management: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BCom BC630000 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Economics BC630020 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Investment
BC630021 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Management and Banking
BCom with specialisation in Marketing BC630010 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Entrepreneurship BC630011 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom with specialisation in Human Resource
BC630030 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Management
BCom (Law) BC637070 33 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom Extended Curriculum Programme* BC6300E3 25 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT SC
Note: *If you qualify for the Extended Curriculum Programme, you will attend all classes on the UFS South Campus for the first two
study years. If you complete the first two years for the BCom Extended Curriculum Programme successfully, you may change to any
mainstream BCom degree, except to the BCom Law and BAcc degrees.
Public Sector Management: Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Plan Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Code instruction Benchmark Test
BAdmin BC634040 29 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BAdmin Extended Curriculum
BC6340E1 25 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT SC
Programme*
Note: *If you register for BAdmin, you will not be allowed to change to a BCom degree. If you qualify for the Extended Curriculum
Programme, you will attend all classes on the UFS South Campus for the first two study years. If you complete the first two years for the
BAdmin Extended Curriculum Programme successfully, you may change to the mainstream BAdmin degree.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 11Training of Accountants: Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Language of Compulsory National
Programme Academic Plan Code AP Mathematics Campus
instruction Benchmark Test
BAcc* BC636060 34 4 (50%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
BCom
BC635050 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
(Accounting)
Note: *If you did not take or pass Accounting on the National Senior Certificate performance level with at least 50% (level 4), you must
register for the EACC1614 module in the first semester of your first year. You must pass this module with 60% to continue with the
EFAC1624 module in the BAcc programme in the second semester. If you fail to do so, you will be converted to the BCom (Accounting)
programme in the second semester.
The following programmes are presented on the Qwaqwa Campus:
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Compulsory National
Programme Academic Plan Code AP Language of instruction Mathematics Campus
Benchmark Test
BCom QC630001 29 4 (50%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT QC
BCom Extended Curriculum
QC6300E2 25 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT QC
Programme
BAdmin QC634040 29 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT QC
BAdmin Extended
QC6340E1 25 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT QC
Curriculum ProgrammeFACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education educates teachers in several disciplines. Our primary role is to prepare pre-service
teachers for their work in schools, ensuring that they have a strong disciplinary base for their professional work.
Students in our undergraduate Bachelor of Education degree (offered in Pre-school/Foundation, Intermediate, and
FET phases) are preparing to be teachers in primary and secondary schools. The key teaching and learning tenet
of the programme is reflection, with an emphasis on instructing prospective teachers about teaching as opposed to
teaching them only how to teach.
Enquiries: Programme Director: Dr Boitumelo Moreeng | +27 51 401 9834/3041 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
BEd Foundation Phase: An-Marie Loots | +27 51 401 3059 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
BEd Intermediate Phase: Ruth Tshehisi | +27 51 401 9920 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
BEd Senior and FET Phase and Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Edwin Jacquire | +27 51 401 9685 | eduinfo@ufs.ac.za
The following programmes are presented on the Bloemfontein Campus:
Bachelor in Education (BEd): 4 years
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Compulsory
Academic Plan Language of
Programme AP National Campus
Code instruction
Benchmark Test
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) BC735152 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with
specialisation in Life Skills and Social BC735758 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Science Teaching
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with
specialisation in Mathematics, Natural BC735759 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Sciences and Technology Teaching
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) (FET BC736364 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
subject combination)
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) (SP and BC736365 28 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
FET subject combination)
Notes:
• Closing date for applications is 30 September 2017.
• Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information Systems,
Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music, and Sesotho. Contact the relevant faculty.
Bachelor of Education (BEd): 5 year Extended Curriculum Programme
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Compulsory
Academic Plan Language of
Programme AP National Campus
Code instruction
Benchmark Test
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
BC7351E1 25 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Extended Curriculum Programme
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
BC7357E2 25 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Extended Curriculum Programme
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) Extended BC7363E3 25 4 (50%) AL, QL BC
Curriculum Programme
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 13Notes:
• Closing date for applications is 30 September 2017.
• Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information Systems,
Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music, and Sesotho. Contact the relevant faculty.
• If you register for the BEd five-year programme, you will not be allowed to change to the BEd four-year curriculum.
The following programmes are presented on the Qwaqwa Campus:
Coordinator: Mr ME Dlamini: +27 58 718 5483 | dlaminime@ufs.ac.za
BEd Foundation Phase / BEd Intermediate Phase / BEd Senior and FET Phase and Postgraduate Certificate in Education: DM Mohono or
TJ Madonsela | +27 58 718 5004/5 | mohonodm@ufs.ac.za or madonselatj@ufs.ac.za
Bachelor in Education (BEd): 4 years
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Compulsory
Academic Plan Language of
Programme AP National Campus
Code instruction
Benchmark Test
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) QC735152 28 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with
specialisation in Life Skills and Social QC735758 28 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
Science Teaching
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) with
specialisation in Mathematics, Natural QC735759 28 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
Sciences and Technology Teaching
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) (FET QC736364 28 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
subject combination)
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) (SP and QC736365 28 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
FET subject combination)
Notes:
• Closing date for applications is 30 September 2017.
• Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information Systems,
Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music, and Sesotho. Contact the relevant faculty.
Bachelor of Education (BEd): 5 year Extended Curriculum Programme
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Compulsory
Academic Plan Language of
Programme AP National Campus
Code instruction
Benchmark Test
BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
QC7351E1 25 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
Extended Curriculum Programme
BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching)
QC7357E2 25 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
Extended Curriculum Programme
BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education
and Training Phase Teaching) Extended QC7363E3 25 4 (50%) AL, QL QC
Curriculum Programme
Notes:
• Closing date for applications is 30 September 2017.
• Additional admission requirements apply for the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Information Systems,
Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Music and Sesotho. Contact the relevant faculty.
• If you register for the BEd five-year programme, you will not be allowed to change to the BEd four-year curriculum.FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The School of Medicine, School for Allied Health Professions and School of Nursing are proud to offer opportunities
to obtain excellent qualifications in health care. Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences are highly motivated,
compassionate individuals whose academic knowledge and clinical expertise are developed through innovative
teaching and learning modes that include simulated as well as clinical skills development. Graduates of our faculty are
in high demand at health care institutions and have a positive impact on the provision of quality health care nationally.
The following programmes are only presented on the Bloemfontein Campus:
School of Medicine
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit +27 51 401 3739/7513
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
National
Subject
Academic Language of Life Physical Benchmark Test
Programme AP Mathematics to
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences (Compulsory for
Selection
selection)
Bachelor of Medical Science with
specialisation in Radiation Science BC831000 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
(BMedSc)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor
BC834100 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
of Surgery (MBChB)
Note: Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School of Medicine is 31 May 2017.
School for Allied Health Professions
Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: T: +27 51 401 3739/7513
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
National
Academic Language of Life Physical Subject to Benchmark Test
Programme AP Mathematics
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences Selection (Compulsory for
selection)
Bachelor of Optometry
8313 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BOptom
Bachelor of Science in
Physiotherapy BC842000 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BSc (Physiotherapy)
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics*
BC846000 34 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BSc (Dietetics)
Bachelor of Occupational
Therapy* BC843100 36 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BOccTher
Bachelor of Biokinetics*
BC844000 34 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT
BBiok
Notes:
• *Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required.
• If you apply for a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, you must submit proof with your application form that you visited an occupational
therapy practice.
• Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2017.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 15School of Nursing
Enquiries: June Klopper: +27 51 401 2361/2813
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Language National Benchmark
Academic Mathematical Life Physical Subject to
Programme AP of Mathematics Test (Compulsory for
Plan Code Literacy Sciences Sciences Selection
instruction selection)
BSocSci
2320 30 4 (50%) 3 (40%) 6 (70%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) Yes AL, QL, MT
(Nursing)
Notes:
• Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required.
• Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.
• Closing date for applications is 31 July 2017.FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES
The Faculty of the Humanities encompasses a great variety of academic departments and modules that vary in
disciplines which include Languages, Arts, Human sciences, Social Sciences and Cultural Sciences. The fact that the
faculty hosts so many modules makes it possible for prospective students to compile a degree programme suitable
for their career choice, interest and aptitude. Certain programmes were developed to train you for a specific career,
while others equip you with the skills needed in various positions. Today’s ever-changing career world requires various
skills that this faculty can equip you with, including: language proficiency, communication skills, creativity, interpersonal
skills, problem-solving skills, computer literacy and critical thinking.
Enquiries: Juanita du Plooy +27 51 401 3269
Marizanne Cloete +27 51 401 2592
Katlego Mabulana +27 51 401 2495
Nhlamulo Hlongwane +27 51 401 3519
General: Although the Academic and Quantitative Literacy test (NBT) is written, only the results of the Academic Literacy are used
during the registration process.
The following programmes are presented on the Bloemfontein Campus:
Diplomas and Higher Certificates
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Programme Academic Plan Code AP Language of instruction Compulsory National Benchmark Test Campus
Higher Certificate in Music BC111044 20 4 (50%) AL BC
Performance* A compulsory audition and musical aptitude test before 30 September 2017 on the chosen
HCert (Music Performance) instrument or in singing.
BC120044 25 4 (50%) AL BC
Diploma in Music* Unisa Grade 4 in principal instrument or voice or equivalent skills;
Dip (Music) Unisa Grade 3 in music theory is advised;
A compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September 2017.
Note: *Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810.
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BA Extended Curriculum Programme BC1300E1 25 4 (50%) AL BC
BA (Language Practice) BC130039 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA (Governance and Political Transformation) BC130031 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA (Communication Science) with specialisation in Corporate and
1361 29 4 (50%) AL BC
Marketing Communication
BA (Communication Science) with specialisation in Media Studies and
1362 29 4 (50%) AL BC
Journalism
30 4 (50%) AL BC
BA (Fine Arts) BC140025 Portfolio of creative work or evaluation test finalised
before 1 November 2017
29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) BC130020
Drama experience at school level is recommended.
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and English BC137001 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and French BC137002 29 4 (50%) AL BC
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 17Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and German BC137003 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and Greek BC137004 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and Hebrew BC137005 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and Latin BC137006 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and Sesotho BC137007 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Afrikaans and Dutch and South African Sign Language BC137008 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and French BC137009 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and German BC137010 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and Greek BC137011 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and Hebrew BC137012 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and Latin BC137013 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and Sesotho BC137014 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in English and South African Sign Language BC137015 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and German BC137016 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and Greek BC137017 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and Hebrew BC137018 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and Latin BC137019 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and Sesotho BC137020 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in French and South African Sign Language BC137021 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in German and Greek BC137022 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in German and Hebrew BC137023 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in German and Latin BC137024 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in German and Sesotho BC137025 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in German and South African Sign Language BC137026 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Greek and Hebrew BC137027 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Greek and Latin BC137028 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Greek and Sesotho BC137029 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Greek and South African Sign Language BC137030 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and Latin BC137031 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and Sesotho BC137032 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and South African Sign Language BC137033 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Latin and Sesotho BC137034 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Latin and South African Sign Language BC137035 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Sesotho and South African Sign Language BC137036 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and Philosophy BC137101 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and Afrikaans and Dutch BC137203 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and English BC137204 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and German BC137205 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and French BC137206 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Philosophy and Afrikaans and Dutch BC137208 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Philosophy and English BC137209 29 4 (50%) AL BCProgramme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BA majoring in Philosophy and German BC137210 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Philosophy and French BC137211 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and French BC137214 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and German BC137215 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and Afrikaans and Dutch BC137216 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and English BC137217 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Art History and Visual Culture Studies and French BC137218 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Art History and Visual Culture Studies and German BC137219 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Art History and Visual Culture Studies and Afrikaans and
BC137220 29 4 (50%) AL BC
Dutch
BA majoring in Art History and Visual Culture Studies and English BC137221 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and Art History and Visual Culture Studies BC137223 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and Classical Studies BC137224 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and History BC137228 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Hebrew and Philosophy BC137229 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Anthropology and Philosophy BC137301 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Anthropology and History BC137302 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Anthropology and Art History and Visual Culture Studies BC137303 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Anthropology and Classical Studies BC137304 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and Art History and Visual Culture Studies BC137305 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Philosophy and Art History and Visual Culture Studies BC137306 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Classical Studies and Art History and Visual Culture Studies BC137307 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and Philosophy BC137308 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in History and Classical Studies BC137309 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and South African Sign Language BC137401 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and Sesotho BC137402 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and Afrikaans and Dutch BC137403 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and English BC137404 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and French BC137405 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Linguistics and German BC137406 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Communication Science and Psychology BC137501 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Geography and Anthropology* BC137901 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Geography and Political Science* BC137903 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Geography and Sociology* BC137904 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Geography and Communication Sciences* BC137905 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Political Science and Philosophy BC137701 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Psychology and Sesotho BC137801 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Psychology and South African Sign Language BC137802 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Psychology and Afrikaans and Dutch BC137803 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Psychology and English BC137804 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BA majoring in Psychology and French BC137805 29 4 (50%) AL BC
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 19Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BA majoring in Psychology and German BC137806 29 4 (50%) AL BC
Bachelor of Music**
BC140544 30 4 (50%) AL BC
BMus
BA (Music)*** BC130044 30 4 (50%) AL BC
Bachelor of Social Work – subject to selection
BC140250 30 4 (50%) AL BC
BSW
Notes:
• *If you major in Geography, Mathematics on level 4 (50%) is required.
• **Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810. Requirements: Music Literacy Unisa Grade 5 or
equivalent; Music Performance Unisa Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September
2017.
• ***Contact the Odeion School of Music for an appointment at +27 51 401 2810. Requirements: Music Literacy Unisa Grade 5 or
equivalent; Music Performance Unisa Grade 7 or equivalent; Compulsory audition and theory proficiency test before 30 September
2017.
Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSci)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BSocSci Extended Curriculum Programme BC1301E2 25 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Criminology and Psychology BC138001 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Anthropology and Sociology BC138101 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Anthropology and Psychology BC138102 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Psychology and Sociology BC138301 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Political Science and Anthropology BC138401 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Political Science and Sociology BC138402 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Political Science and Criminology BC138403 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Sociology and Criminology BC138501 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Business Management and Sociology BC138601 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Business Management and Political Science BC138602 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Business Management and Psychology BC138605 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Industrial Psychology and Sociology BC138603 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Industrial Psychology and Political Science BC138604 29 4 (50%) AL BC
BSocSci majoring in Industrial Psychology and Psychology BC138606 29 4 (50%) AL BCThe following programmes are presented on the Qwaqwa Campus:
Enquiries: Khetiwe Biyo: +27 58 718 5281
Bachelor’s Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Plan Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Code instruction Benchmark Test
BA majoring in History and English QC137204 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in History and isiZulu QC137222 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in History and Sesotho QC137223 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Geography/Tourism and History* QC137902 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Geography/Tourism and IsiZulu* QC137922 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Geography/Tourism and English* QC137905 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Geography/Tourism and Sesotho* QC137923 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Psychology and English QC137804 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Psychology and IsiZulu QC137822 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA majoring in Psychology and Sesotho QC137823 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BA Extended Curriculum Programme QC1300E1 25 4 (50%) AL QC
Bachelor of Community Development**
QC140400 30 5 (60%) AL, QL QC
BCommDev
Notes:
• *If you major in Geography, Mathematics on level 4 (50%) is required.
• **An AP of 30 OR a Diploma in Vocational Skills with a minimum pass rate of 65% in all subjects is required. Admission is subject to
selection.
Bachelor of Social Sciences: BSocSci
Minimum Admission
Programme Description
Requirements
Academic Language of Compulsory National
Programme AP Campus
Plan Code instruction Benchmark Test
BSocSci majoring in History and Sociology QC138609 29 4 (50%) AL QC
BSocSci majoring in History and Political
QC138611 29 4 (50%) AL QC
Science
BSocSci majoring in Political Science and
QC138402 29 4 (50%) AL QC
Sociology
BSocSci majoring in Sociology and
QC138301 29 4 (50%) AL QC
Psychology
BSocSci majoring in Sociology and Tourism/
QC138610 29 4 (50%) AL QC
Geography *
BSocSci Extended Curriculum Programme QC1301E2 25 4 (50%) AL QC
Note: *If you major in Geography, Mathematics on level 4 (50%) is required.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 21FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty of Law is rated among the best in the country. Its location in the judicial capital, Bloemfontein, exposes
Law students to the practice of law in the lower and higher divisions of the courts.
The expertise of judges and legal practitioners is shared with the students. The high academic standard of the Faculty
of Law has always been its pride.
The Faculty of Law is committed to excellence in teaching and to delivering jurists with qualifications of international renown to the
professions. Legal education will open up doors to a wide variety of professions, including the advocates’ profession, attorneys’
profession, legal advisors, labour consultants, prosecutors, magistrates, and the insurance and banking industries. The faculty is known
for research of international standing, and is also involved with community projects in which the UFS Law Clinic and several centres in
the Faculty play a major role.
The faculty enjoys close ties with several international law schools and law faculties, especially in Britain,
Europe, and the USA. The faculty is also proud of its alumni association of former law students who remain loyal to the faculty, and the
Collegium Iurisprudentium, an advice panel for the faculty.
Enquiries: Adri Kotzé +27 51 401 2735 | Hanlie Grobler +27 51 401 9777
LLB (Four-year curriculum) via E-learning:
The E-learning division in the Faculty of Law handles the teaching and learning of off-campus students in the faculty. E-learning studies
are ideal especially for working students, residing outside of Bloemfontein or students who are unable to attend physical classes. In
addition to residential (on-campus) learning, the LLB (4-year curriculum) is also offered via E-learning.
Enquiries: Mrs Cronette Nel: Tel: +27 51 401 2433 | Email: NelC1@ufs.ac.za
Mr Vernol van der Ross: Tel: +27 51 401 3532 | Email: VanDerRossRV@ufs.ac.za
The following programmes are presented only on the Bloemfontein Campus:
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Mathematical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics
Plan Code instruction Literacy Benchmark Test
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Four
3302 33 6 (70%) 4 (50%) 6 (70%) AL, QL
years*
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Extended Curriculum 3303 28-32 4 (50%) AL, QL
Programme
Notwithstanding this:
• a candidate in possession of a National Senior Certificate with an AP of 25 – 27, who has
successfully completed the first year of study of an extended degree/programme in
another faculty, can at the recommendation of the Dean and having complied with certain
requirements, be admitted to the first year of the five-year LLB; or
• a candidate with an AP of less than 25 who has successfully completed the entire University
Access Programme (UAP), can at the recommendation of the Dean and having complied with
certain requirements, be admitted to the first year of study of the five-year LLB.
Note: *Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required.FACULTY OF NATURAL AND
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is a vibrant place that attracts both national and international
students as a result of its stimulating curriculum and our exciting research agenda. We are an engaged faculty,
whose interactions with its community are integrated with research and teaching.
The faculty is divided into the following broad areas of training and research:
Natural Sciences | Agricultural Sciences | Building Sciences
Faculty Manager: Lee-Ann Frazenburg: +27 51 401 3199 | damonsle@ufs.ac.za
Natural Sciences
Here, the frontiers of knowledge are constantly shifted through fundamental research and new technology developed in support of our
efforts to stay in step with the challenges of a constantly changing world. Our expertise in the natural sciences includes mathematics,
chemistry, physics, geosciences, biological sciences, information technology, and consumer sciences. We are leaders in material,
nano, and polymer science, and carry out work on photoluminescence, quantum dots synthesis, and astrophysics.
The following programmes are presented on the South Campus:
Enquiries: Pieter Bothma: +27 51 505 1381 (Bfn)
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Life Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc Extended Curriculum
Programme majoring in BC4300E1 25 4 (50%) 3 (40%) 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT SC
Mathematics and Chemistry*
BSc Extended Curriculum
Programme majoring in BC4300E2 25 4 (50%) 3 (40%) AL, QL, MT SC
Mathematics and Finances
Note: *Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required. This is a four year programme.
The following programmes are presented on the Bloemfontein Campus:
Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in the following programmes
(three years): Mathematical Sciences
Enquiries: Programme Directors: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science: Christiaan Venter: +27 51 401 2320
Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Applied Statistics: Dr Michael von Maltitz: +27 51 401 2609
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Mathematics and
BC433821 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Chemistry
BSc majoring in Mathematics and
BC433837 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Mathematical Statistics
BSc majoring in Mathematics and
BC433816 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Applied Mathematics
BSc majoring in Mathematics and
BC433840 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Physics
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 23Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Mathematics and
BC433864 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Finances
BSc majoring in Mathematical
BC433786 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Statistics and Psychometrics
BSc majoring in Econometrics BC433758 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Investment Sciences BC433701 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Climate Sciences BC433712 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Statistics and
BC434650 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Accounting
BSc majoring in Statistics and
BC434658 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Economics
BSc majoring in Statistics and
BC434686 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Psychology
BSc majoring in Actuarial Science BC431000 34 4 (50%) 7 (80%) AL, QL, MT BC
Chemistry and Physics
Enquiries: Programme Director: Dr Johan Venter: +27 51 401 3336
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Life Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Chemistry
BC432119 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Biochemistry
BSc majoring in Chemistry
BC432129 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Food Sciences
BSc majoring in Chemistry
BC432139 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Microbiology
BSc majoring in Chemistry
BC432140 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Physics
BSc majoring in Chemistry
BC432120 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Botany
BSc majoring in Physics and
BC434012 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Agrometeorology
BSc majoring in Physics and
BC434017 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Astrophysics
BSc majoring in Physics and
BC434026 34 4 (50%) 6 (70%) 7 (80%) AL, QL, MT BC
Engineering Subjects
Notes:
• If Biological subjects are the second major, Life Sciences at level 5 (60%) is required.
• If you want to register for Chemistry as a major, remember that we only admit 80 students based on academic excellence in the
second year, and only 60 students in the third year.Geography
Enquiries: Programme Director: Eldalize Kruger: +27 51 401 2185
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Life Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Geography and
BC433312 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Agrometeorology
BSc majoring in Geography and
BC433362 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) AL, QL, MT BC
Environmental Science
BSc majoring in Geography
and Geographical Information BC433369 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Systems
BSc majoring in Geography and
BC433346 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Statistics*
Note: *Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.
Geology
Enquiries: Programme Director: Justine Magson: +27 51 401 2373
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Selection Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Geology and
BC433521 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Chemistry
BSc majoring in Environmental
BC433528 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Geology
BSc majoring in Geochemistry BC433532 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
BSc majoring in Geology and
BC433533 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Geography
BSc majoring in Geology
BC433535 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Specialisation
BSc majoring in Geology and
BC433540 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) Yes AL, QL, MT BC
Physics
Notes:
• An AP of 34 or higher is highly recommended.
• Closing date for applications is 29 September 2017.
• We only select 80 students. You will be notified of the outcome as soon as we receive your matric results in January 2018.
UFS PROSPECTUS 2018 25Biological Sciences
Enquiries: Programme Directors: Genetics, Behavioural Genetics, Human Molecular Biology: Zurika Murray: +27 51 401 2776
Botany, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Plant Health, Plant Molecular Biology, Environmental Rehabilitation:
Dr Botma Visser +27 51 401 3278 | Zoology, Entomology: Dr Candice Jansen van Rensburg: +27 51 401 9357
Biochemistry: Dr Frans O’Neill: +27 51 401 7553 | Microbiology: Prof Koos Albertyn: +27 51 401 2223
Forensic Sciences: Dr Karen Ehlers: +27 51 401 3978
Programme Description Minimum Admission Requirements
Academic Language of Life Physical Compulsory National
Programme AP Mathematics Campus
Plan Code instruction Sciences Sciences Benchmark Test
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
BC431920 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Botany
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
BC431927 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Entomology
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
BC431929 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Food Science
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
BC431931 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
and Genetics
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and Microbiology
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
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and Statistics
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
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and Zoology
BSc majoring in Biochemistry
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and Physiology
BSc majoring in Botany and
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Entomology
BSc majoring in Botany and
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Genetics
BSc majoring in Botany and
BC432039 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Microbiology
BSc majoring in Botany and
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Plant Breeding
BSc majoring in Botany and
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Plant Pathology
BSc majoring in Botany and
BC432049 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Zoology
BSc majoring in Plant Health
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Ecology
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and Genetics
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and Microbiology
BSc majoring in Entomology
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and Zoology
BSc majoring in Behavioural
BC433118 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Genetics
BSc majoring in Genetics and
BC433139 30 4 (50%) 5 (60%) 5 (60%) 4 (50%) AL, QL, MT BC
Microbiology
BSc majoring in Genetics and
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Physiology
BSc majoring in Genetics and
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Zoology
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