We are pleased to present to you the University of Cape Town, UCT Entry Requirements for the 2025/2026 session.
Right now, you are thinking of enrolling for the prestigious University of Cape Town and also thinking if you really have what it takes. You must have even played around the UCT online application portal and even gone to the extent of attending the Universities Open day. Well, the UCT entry requirements is at your finger-tips because in this article, we are going to break down all the necessary admission requirements in details so you know where you fit in and which qualification matches your grade/result.This article you are reading contains all the necessary UCT admission requirements for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. Kindly ride along as we make your UCT admission seamless and easy.
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN-NATAL, UCT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES
The UCT admission requirements differ depending on what you want to study. The criteria for certificate courses, diplomas and degrees is listed below:
Faculty of Commerce
FacultyofCommerce
DEGREE / STREAM
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Business Science specializing in:
Economics with Law Finance
Finance with Accounting Information Systems Marketing
Organizational Psychology Analytics
Bachelor of Commerce specializing in:
Financial Accounting: General Accounting Financial Accounting: Chartered Accounting Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law Economics with Law
Economics and Finance Economics and Statistics Information Systems Management Studies Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Band A
All applicants
Forguaranteed admission
FPS of 480 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
Band B
All applicants
For probable admission
FPS of 425 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
Band C
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups with a disadvantage factor greater than 1
Forpossibleadmission
FPS of 420
NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 60%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
In exceptional circumstances, a basic for QL may be mitigated by a score of intermediate in NBT Maths
Bachelor of Business Science specializing in:
Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce specializing in:
Information Systems and Computer Science
Band A
All applicants
Forguaranteed admission
FPS of 480 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
Band B
All applicants
For probable admission
FPS of 425 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
Band C
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups*with a disadvantage factor greater than 1
Forpossibleadmission
FPS of 420
NBT scores of Lower Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 70%
English HL 50%
English FAL 60%
In exceptional circumstances, a basic for QL may be mitigated by a score of intermediate in NBT Maths
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DEGREE / STREAM
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Business Science or Bachelorof Commerce specializing in:
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science: Quantitative Finance
Band AAll applicants
Forguaranteed admission
FPS of 500 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80%
English HL 60%
English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL)
Band BAll applicants
For probable admission
FPS of 480 or above
NBT scores of Upper-Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80%
English HL 60%
English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL)
Band COnly SA applicants in targeted redress race groups* with a disadvantage factor greater than 1
ForpossibleadmissionFPS of 475NBT scores of Upper Intermediate for AL & QL Maths 80%
English HL 60%
English FAL 80% (but require Proficient for AL & QL)
2. TheFacultyofEngineering& the Built Environment
TheFacultyofEngineering& the Built Environment
ELIGIBLE
BANDS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGMinimum requirements:
60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 70% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
75 FPS or above
75% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
70 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 63.63 FPS will meet the 70 WPS requirement. (63.63+6.36 =70)
70% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
60 FPS or above
70% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for QL and Mathematics
ELIGIBLE
BANDS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL ANDCOMPUTER, AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERINGMinimum requirements:65 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
80 FPS or above
80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
75 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPSrequirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
75% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
70 FPS or above,
75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION STUDIESMinimum requirements:
60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 65% for NSC Mathematics, 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
75 FPS or above
75% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of proficient for Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
68 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 62 FPS will meet the 68 WPS requirement. (62 +6.2 = 68.2)
70% for NSC Mathematics 62% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
60 FPS or above
65% for NSC Mathematics 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
ELIGIBLE
BANDS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROPERTY STUDIESMinimum requirements:
60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 65% for NSC Mathematics
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
80 FPS or above
75% for NSC Mathematics
NBT scores of proficient for Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
75 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 69 FPS will meet the 75 WPS requirement. (69 +6.9 = 75.9)
70% for NSC Mathematics
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
65 FPS or above
65% for NSC Mathematics
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIESMinimum requirements:
58 FPS; NBT scores at Intermediate; 50% for NSC Mathematics, 50% for NSC English
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
75 FPS or above
75 APS (Architecture Portfolio Score) or above
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
68 WPS
68 Architecture Portfolio Score
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 62 FPS will meet the 68 WPS requirement. (62 +6.2 = 68.2)
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
58 FPS or above 50 APS
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGMinimum requirements:
65 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
85 FPS or above
80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
80 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPS requirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
80% for NSC Mathematics, 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above forAL, QL, and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
70 FPS or above
80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ANDELECTRO-MECHANICAL* ENGINEERING
*The Electro-mechanical Engineering degree is likely to be called Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering from 2018.
Minimum requirements:
FPS = 65; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
82 FPS or above
80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Science
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
Weighted Point Score (only in Band B)
(this will be determined by weighting the FPS by the applicant’s disadvantage factor) 78 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 73 FPS will meet the 80 WPSrequirement. (73 +7.3 = 80.3)
80% for NSC Mathematics 70% for NSC Physical Science
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
65 FPS or above
78% for NSC Mathematics 68% for NSC Physical Science
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICSMinimum requirements:
60 FPS; NBT scores for QL and Mathematics at Intermediate; 75% for NSC Mathematics, 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
70 FPS or above
75% for NSC Mathematics 65% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of proficient for AL, QL, and Mathematics
All applicants
Band B WPS
Verylikely admission
65 WPS
Note: An applicant with a maximum disadvantage factor and 64 FPS will meet the 70 WPS requirement. (64 +6.4 = 70.4)
70% for NSC Mathematics 60% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics
Only SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
Possible admission
60 FPS or above,
66% for NSC Mathematics 56% for NSC Physical Sciences
NBT scores of intermediate or above for AL, QL, and Mathematics
3. FacultyofHealthSciences
FacultyofHealthSciences
MBChB
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A MedPS
Guaranteed admission
MedPS of 880 or above, including
NBT results in Proficient range, and
A minimum FPS of 810 points
All applicants
Band B WPS
Likely admission
Weighted MedPS of 870 or above
Minimum additional requirement for admission in this band:
FPS of 725
Only SA applicants in redress categories 1and 2
Band C MedPS
Possible admission
MedPS of 715 for redress category 1
MedPS of 730 for redress category 2
Minimum additional requirement for admission in this band:
FPS of 690.
Please note:
Applicants from rural areas known to be underserved by doctors may be given preference in Band C. (UCT uses a database of rural schools provided by the Department of Basic Education.)
Preference may also be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
BSc AUDIOLOGY
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS of 720 or above
All applicants
Band B WPS
Likely admission
WPS of 710 or above
SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2.(If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band Cas well.)
Band C FPS
Possible admission
FPS of 550 for redress 1
FPS of 565 for redress 2
FPS of 610 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
NBT results in Intermediate-range*
Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However,applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT result in the Basic range.
BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS of 730 and above
All applicants
Band B WPS
Likely admission
WPS of 790
SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2(If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.)
Band C FPS
Possible admission
FPS of 580 for redress 1
FPS of 610 for redress 2
FPS of 680 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
BSCOCCUPATIONALTHERAPY
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
• FPS of 730 or above
All applicants
Band B WPS
Likely admission
• WPS of 770 or above
SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2.(If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.)
Band C FPS
Possible admission
• FPS of 565 for redress 1
• FPS of 580 for redress 2
• FPS of 670 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
• Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
• NBT results in Intermediate-range*
Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However,applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT results in the Basic range.
BScSPEECH-LANGUAGEPATHOLOGY
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
• FPS of 715 or above
All applicants
Band B WPS
Likely admission
• WPS of 670 or above
SA applicants in redress categories 1 and 2(If the Faculty is unable to meet its target for redress 3 and 4 applicants, it may make offers to such applicants in Band C as well.)
Band C FPS
Possible admission
• FPS of 510 for redress 1
• FPS of 515 for redress 2
• FPS of 600 for redress 3 and 4
Please note:
• Preference may be given to applicants with a disadvantage factor of more than one (1).
• NBT results in Intermediate-range*
Note: * Applicants with any NBT result in the Basic range may also be considered on an individual basis. However,applicants who offer Mathematical Literacy will not be considered if they have any NBT results in the Basic range.
4. FacultyofHumanities
FacultyofHumanities
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (BSocSc)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS 450 or above. NBT AL: Proficient
Band B WPS
Likely admission
WPS 450 or above.
NBT AL: Upper-Intermediate or above
WPS: FPS will be weighted by a disadvantage factor for all applicants according toschool and / or home circumstances, to ensure redress (likely to equate to FPS 409or above). An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10% and an FPS of409 will meet the WPS 450 requirement (409+41 = 450)
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Band C FPS
Possible admission
FPS 380 or above
NBT AL: Intermediate or above
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS (BSOCSC(PPE))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score Proficient and Quantitative Literacy NBT score Upper-Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%.
50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS 450 or above NBT AL: Proficient
NBT QL: Upper-Intermediate
Subject requirements: Mathematics 60% or above
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language.
Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and demonstrate successfully that they will meet the professional requirements of the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.
All applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS 450 or above NBT AL: Proficient
Band B WPS
Likely admission
WPS 450 or above
NBT AL: Upper-Intermediate or above
WPS: FPS will be weighted by a disadvantage factor for all applicants according toschool and / or home circumstances, to ensure redress (likely to equate to FPS 409or above). An applicant with a maximum disadvantage score of 10% and an FPS of409 will meet the WPS 450 requirement (409+41 = 450)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS (BA(FA))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
FPS 380 or above
NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Possible admission
Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended BA(FA).
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (BA(T&P))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
FPS 380 or above
NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Possible admission
Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended BA(FA).
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMus)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
FPS 380 or above. NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in an audition
Subject requirements: NSC Music 60% or above, Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above, Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Possible admission
Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the extended program of study or the Diploma in Music Performance.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN DANCE (BMus(Dance))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
Additional minimum requirements:
Classical ballet applicants must provide a Royal Academy of Dance or Cacchetti Society Intermediate Certificate, or a certified statement from a registered professional, accredited dance academy or school of at least three years of formal training in African Dance or Contemporary Dance or an equivalent qualification.
All applicants
Possible admission
FPS 380 or above
NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in an audition
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Possible admission
Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Dance Education.
ADVANCEDDIPLOMA IN MUSIC (AdvDip(Music))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance.Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
NSC endorsed for diploma studies. NBT AL: Intermediate
Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first-class pass in the performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance.
ADVANCEDDIPLOMA IN OPERA (AdvDip(Opera))Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance specializing in Opera. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
NSC endorsed for diploma studies. NBT AL: Intermediate
Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% or above. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test or a first-class pass in the performance course(s) which forms part of the Diploma in Music Performance.
DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION (DDE)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Satisfactory performance in an audition.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
Additional minimum requirements:
Classical ballet applicants must provide a Royal Academy of Dance or Cacchetti Society Intermediate Certificate, or a certified statement from a registered professional, accredited dance academy or school of at least three years of formal training in African Dance or Contemporary Dance or an equivalent qualification.
All applicants
Possible admission
NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in an audition
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE (DMP)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in an audition and Music theory test
DIPLOMA IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE (DTP)Minimum requirements:
NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level.
50% for English Home Language or 60% for English First Additional Language. Successful audition.
Note: The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.
All applicants
Possible admission
NSC endorsed for diploma studies NBT AL: Intermediate
Satisfactory performance in an audition
FacultyofLaw
FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE LLB (4-YEAR CURRICULUM)Minimum requirements:
420 FPS with NBT AL score at 65% and NBT QL score at Intermediate
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All SA applicants
Band A FPS
Guaranteed admission
FPS: 510 or above
NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
All SA applicants
Band B WPS
Admissionverylikely
Weighted Points Score (only in Band B)
(This will be determined by weighting the FPS by your disadvantage factor) WPS 495 or above
Note:Anapplicantwitha maximum disadvantage score of 10%
anda FPS of 450 will meet the 495 WPS requirement (450+45 = 495)
NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories
Band C FPS
Possible admission
FPS: 420 or above
NBT: AL (Proficient at 65%), QL (Intermediate)
Note 1: Applicants with an FPS of less than 460 may be considered for placement in the Extended Curriculum Programme atthe discretion of the Faculty, taking into consideration their performance in the NBT.
International applicants with NSC
Probable admission
FPS of 520 or above
NBT: AL (Proficient at 70%), QL (Intermediate)
6. FacultyofScience
FacultyofScience
ELIGIBLE
BAND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants
Band A FPS
GUARANTEED ADMISSION
FPS of 630 or above
Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above. (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
Band B WPS
ADMISSION VERY LIKELY(The Weighted Points Score (WPS; only in Band B) will be determined by applying aweighting factor to the FPS, adjusted by a maximum of 10%, to accommodate school or home background)
WPS of 600 or above
Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
SA applicants in targeted redress race groups
Band C FPS
ADMISSION POSSIBLE
FPS of 550 or above
Mathematics 70% or above and Physical Science 60% or above. (see Notes 2 & 3) NBTs in Mathematics, AL & QL to be written
Note 1: Acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major because some majors(currently Biochemistry, Genetics, Geology and Human Anatomy & Physiology) have limits on the number of students that can beaccommodated. Selection for these is based on academic criteria which will be clearly communicated to students during the fiyear of study. Students will be advised in their first year to take courses which could lead to several majors.Note 2: If you have not completed Physical Science or Information Technology in your school-leaving examinations, your choice ofmajor will be restricted to Archaeology and Environmental & Geographical Science.Note 3: For majors in Computer Science, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, and Computer Games Development only, thePhysical Science requirement may be replaced by Information Technology.
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Certificate Study
To confirm eligibility for admission to undergraduate certificate study, applicants must consult the Admissions Office or the faculty concerned.
Undergraduate Diploma Study
The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.
Bachelor’s Degree Study
To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility:
Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better from a designated list of subjects. The designated list is as follows:
Accounting
Agricultural Sciences
Business Studies
Dramatic Arts
Economics
Engineering Graphics and Design
Geography
History
Consumer Studies
Information Technology
Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and 2 other recognized language subjects)
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematical Literacy
Music
Physical Sciences
Religious Studies
Visual Arts
Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.
Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. For more information please visit the website of the Matriculation Board.
Minimum language proficiency
All applicants must have attained a certain level of proficiency in English and are required to submit evidence of this, as outlined below, as part of their application to study.
South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants
South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants to UCT must have achieved a pass of 40% or more on the Higher Grade in English (First or Second Language) at Senior Certificate level.
South African NSC undergraduate applicants
South African NSC undergraduate applicants to UCT, must have achieved a rating of 2 (Elementary Achievement, 30-40%) or better at Home Language or First Additional Language level.
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