BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS (CHEMISTRY)
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry is an advanced higher-education qualification focused on chemistry within the Physical Sciences field. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 120 credits under the HEQSF. The qualification is associated with the University of the Free State. Its current availability and registration status should be verified before relying on this information for enrolment planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by learners who want to deepen their academic study of chemistry beyond an undergraduate degree and who are interested in advanced work in the Physical Sciences. Whether it is suitable depends on the applicant’s academic background and the provider’s current admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic, scientific or chemistry-related development, but no specific career relationships are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced engagement with chemistry as an academic discipline
- Scientific reasoning and analytical thinking
- Ability to work with subject-specific chemistry knowledge
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS (CHEMISTRY)
- SAQA ID
- 114446
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the programme information is current.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior qualification is accepted.
- Ask the provider about the curriculum, assessment arrangements and any laboratory, research or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the applicable fees, study format, duration and application deadlines with the institution.
- Check whether the qualification meets your intended further-study or career goals, including any separate requirements for professional or occupational pathways.