Term: The term or duration of the degree depends on the University. Each University will have its own modules which need to be completed over a certain amount of time.
APS SCORE: Each University will have different admission requirements. It is important to confirm with the university what the APS Score should be. The APS Score provided should be used as a guideline only.
OFFERED IN LANGUAGES: The course could be offered in English or Afrikaans at these universities
A student will gain an in depth knowledge of the Earth and its systems namely the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere by studying this degree. The degree will also allow students to understand the needs of humankind for minerals such as water and natural recourses.
| TERM | 3 YRS |
| APS SCORE | 30 { Afrikaans or English – 4, An Additional NCS Language – 4, Mathematics – 5, Physical Science – 5, Two other NCS subjects - 4} |
| COURSES OFFERED AT | North West University, University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Limpopo, University of Pretoria, University of the Free State, University of Western Cape, University of Stellenbosch |
| OFFERRED IN LANGUAGES | English |
| JOBS APPLICABLE | Geologist, Geoscientist, Hydro Geologist |
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