Students that complete a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry usually find jobs in the chemical industry as chemical analysts, research assistants, laboratory managers, quality control, etc. Qualification with a study duration of three years.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a D symbol at Higher Grade or a C symbol at Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
Applicants are selected by means of the following formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance:
SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE
A 8 7
B 7 6
C 6 5
D 4 3
E 2 1
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have a score of at least 24 according to the table above.
Applicants with a score of 30 and more according to the formula for academic merit determination will be considered for admission.
Applicants with a score of 24 to 29 according to the formula for academic merit determination will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest scores will be selected. Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language), 4 for Mathematics, and 4 for Physical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.
Assessment procedures:
Applicants with a score of 27 and more will be considered for admission.
Applicants with a score of 21 to 26 will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest scores will be selected.
Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September.
For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for Physical Sciences, 60% in any two compulsory vocational subjects, and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
Assessment procedures:
Applicants with a score of 28 and more will be considered for admission.
Applicants with a score of 24 to 27 will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest scores will be selected. Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September.