Applied science with clearer job titles.
- Competition
- Similar (medium)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 6 of 6 United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, United States, Australia, New Zealand
Backup options
Pick your first-choice degree to see related fields worth keeping in reserve.
In South Africa registration with SACNASP is compulsory. Abroad most science work is unregulated, except geoscience in Canada. The bigger reality is that scientist jobs usually need Honours, an MSc or a PhD. Open Natural Sciences
Mathematics requiredPhysical Sciences required at some universitiesLife Sciences required at some universities
Maths Literacy not accepted
Competition for places: medium
Related alternatives 2
Compared with Natural Sciences. “Countries kept”: of the 6 countries where Natural Sciences rates good or better, how many also rate this field good or better.
If mathematics is your strength.
- Competition
- More (high)
- Subjects
- Covered
- Countries kept
- 6 of 6 United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, United States, Australia, New Zealand
Other ways back in
- Extended curriculum programmes add a foundation year for applicants just below the requirements.
- Rewrite individual NSC subjects to improve a mark.
- Transfer after a strong first year in a related degree: many faculties accept this.
Ask each faculty which of these it offers: they differ widely.