The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Analytical Chemistry students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.
The ECP is an extended programme within regular diploma qualification offered over four years. It is designed to equip students with the necessary competencies to be successful in their studies.
The key role of ECP is therefore to support underprepared, educationally disadvantaged students for success. It integrates additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses to prepare students for the successful completion of the Diploma in Analytical Chemistry. Academic support is provided using a toolbox of innovative teaching and learning practices.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You enjoy science and laboratory work
Four years, full-time
Bellville Campus
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English Home Language or First Additional Language (4)
• Mathematics (4) or Technical Maths (5)
• Physical Sciences (4)
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You must also score a minimum of 28 with Mathematics, or 29 with Technical Mathematics on the APS.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR FUTURE
SELF Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry *
Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Master of Applied Sciences in Chemistry
PhD Chemistry
* Please note: The requirements to be accepted into the Advanced Diploma – 60% average for 2nd year subjects, (3rd year for ECP students)
