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Polymer Technologist

Polymer Technologists manufacture, process, analyse and apply long chain molecules in industries that utilise polymer materials to manufacture component parts or products, like plastics, rubber or composites. As qualified engineers, they research, test and develop new materials and manufacturing technologies.


Available Qualifications:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Access to the Advanced Diploma will be for students that had successfully completed one of the following:

  • A diploma in Analytical Chemistry
  • A BSc with chemistry as major
  • An equivalent qualification with chemistry or analytical chemistry as a major
  • In each case, the credit-weighted average mark for final year academic chemistry modules must be at least a 60%.

If the demand for the programme exceeds the allowed capacity, then a competitive entry will be used, based on academic merit. Where the first preference will be given to students with the highest marks from their final year academic chemistry modules.

Mature students or those that do not qualify for the programme based on their initial lower entrance requirements can apply if they had worked in the related industry for at least one year after their undergraduate diploma or BSc qualification, would be considered for acceptance onto the programmes by an interview process. The route of entry will be governed by the Nelson Mandela University policy on RPL.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 350.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 55% for Mathematics.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences
 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics OR 65% if the applicant is planning to major in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics and Physical Science.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 65% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Learners must score at least 34 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement. Maths minimum HG=E or SG=C.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A 360-credit post-school qualification at NQF level 7 from an accredited HEI with majors in an allied science (biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, or pharmacy), or chemical engineering, provided the 360-credit qualification includes a two-semester sequence of Organic Chemistry consisting of at least 20 credits. A full study record must be submitted along with:

  • details of related work experience where applicable; and
  • a typed motivation of maximum 2 A4 pages (1.5 line spacing, font size 10) that focuses on an applicant's ability to innovate and which will be evaluated by a standing panel.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A 360-credit post-school qualification at NQF level 7 from an accredited HEI with majors in an allied science (biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, or pharmacy), or chemical engineering, provided the 360-credit qualification includes a two-semester sequence of Organic Chemistry consisting of at least 20 credits. A full study record must be submitted along with:

  • details of related work experience where applicable; and
  • a typed motivation of maximum 2 A4 pages (1.5 line spacing, font size 10) that focuses on an applicant's ability to innovate and which will be evaluated by a standing panel.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Chemistry or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Honours:  Chemistry or equivalent.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

  • An MSc degree in Chemistry, Physics or Textile Engineering obtained at a local uni­versity or a recognised overseas university with at least two years' experience in the textile research field; or
  • An MSc (Textiles) degree obtained at a local or recognised overseas university; or
  • They must have passed the examinations on the grounds of which they will be awarded a Master’s degree by the University or on the grounds of which the required status may later be granted to them by Senate.
  • All candidates where necessary shall be required to pass a qualifying test in one or more fields in Textile Science and/or Technology.
  • All candidates should be employed by, or have access to, a well-established textile laboratory, having the necessary research facilities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be in possession of the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for admission:

  • An MSc degree in Chemistry, Physics or Textile Engineering obtained at a local uni­versity or a recognised overseas university with at least two years' experience in the textile research field; or
  • An MSc (Textiles) degree obtained at a local or recognised overseas university; or
  • They must have passed the examinations on the grounds of which they will be awarded a Master’s degree by the University or on the grounds of which the required status may later be granted to them by Senate.
  • All candidates where necessary shall be required to pass a qualifying test in one or more fields in Textile Science and/or Technology.
  • All candidates should be employed by, or have access to, a well-established textile laboratory, having the necessary research facilities.