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Rhodes UniversityRef: https://www.ru.ac.za/chertl/esu/science/entrancerequirements/

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This document outlines the entrance requirements for the Science Extended Studies Programme (BSc-F) at Rhodes University. It specifies that applicants must have at least 38 National Senior Certificate points, pass English and Mathematics at level 4 or higher, and choose either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at the same level. The programme prioritises first-generation university entrants from lower socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from the Eastern Cape. Admission is provisional and subject to final NSC results.

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Entrance to the Science Extended Studies Programme (BSc-F)

This opportunity allows eligible South African high school graduates to gain provisional admission into the Science Extended Studies Programme at Rhodes University, provided they meet the academic and demographic criteria set out in the document. Admission is conditional on final National Senior Certificate results.

Who it is for: South African citizens with at least 38 NSC points, English and Mathematics at level 4 or above, and either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 4 or above, especially first-generation university entrants from lower socio-economic backgrounds
How to act on it: Apply via admissions to the Science Faculty at Rhodes University using final Grade 11 or mid-year Grade 12 results, with final admission contingent on meeting the NSC requirements in the November exams

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape

Reference

https://www.ru.ac.za/chertl/esu/science/entrancerequirements/

Parties

Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at the same level. The programme prioritises first-generation university

Key Takeaways

Science Extended Studies Programme (BSc-F)
Rhodes University
38 points
National Senior Certificate
English Language
Mathematics
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Grade 11
mid-year Grade 12
November exams
Makhanda (Grahamstown)
Eastern Cape
Dean of Science
first generation university entrants
lower socio-economic backgrounds
Rhodes University
CHERTL
Dean of Science
Eastern Cape Province
National Senior Certificate
Science Extended Studies Programme (BSc-F)