BSc in Chemistry

TOEFL iBT 88, at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Writing, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking. IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each component. Pearson PTE Academic 67, at least 59 in each communicative skills component.

International (non-NSC) applicants need the equivalent of matriculation exemption from the South African Higher Education (Matriculation) Board, plus: English at C at IGCSE level (A-level/AS-level route) or grade 5 at standard level (IB); Mathematics at grade B (A-level/AS-level) or grade 5 higher level/grade 6 standard level for IB (Maths Analysis); and Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics at grade C (A-level/AS-level) or grade 5 HL/grade 6 SL (IB) -- Physics is specifically the required science subject listed for the Chemistry major on UCT's subject-requirement table. Applicants must also reach a Faculty Points Score of at least 34, calculated from their five best subjects. Meeting these minimums does not guarantee admission, which is limited by available capacity.