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

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This document outlines the course structure for the Science Extended Studies Programme (SESP) at Rhodes University. It describes three year-long courses designed to prepare students for university-level study in science. The programme is open-ended and available to prospective students seeking foundational training in mathematics, computer skills, and scientific methods.

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Enrolment in the Science Extended Studies Programme (SESP)

Students can enrol in a three-year programme designed to build foundational skills in mathematics, computer science, and scientific concepts. The programme includes integrated courses in Mathematics Foundation, Computer Skills for Science, and Introduction to Science Concepts and Methods, taught across multiple disciplines.

Who it is for: students entering university with insufficient background in science or mathematics
How to act on it: Apply through Rhodes University's academic admissions process for the SESP

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The three year-long courses of the Science Extended Studies Programme (SESP) are outlined below.

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

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This document outlines the course structure

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Science Extended Studies Programme
SESP
Rhodes University
MAT 1F
CSC 1S
ISCM 1F
3-year programme
15 credits
30 credits
Rhodes University
CHERTL
ESU
Mathematics Department
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Geology
Environmental Science
Geography
Human Kinetics and Ergonomics