Study Physics

UP 2027 example: English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at level 5; APS 34.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.

UCT 2027 example: admission is to the BSc, not to the Physics major. Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 60% and 660 FPS out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled) for guaranteed admission (Band A); the faculty minimum is 550 FPS.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled). Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 660 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 640 or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS of 550 or above; most offers are made to applicants in the guaranteed band. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty. Admission is to the BSc; acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Wits 2027 example: APS 42 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6 and Physical Sciences level 5. APS 40-41 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.

Published minimums only. Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).

Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 50%, and Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%.

Published minimums only; the selection threshold is higher. Faculty of Science selection mark = [(2 × Mathematics mark) + the marks of five other subjects] ÷ 7, Life Orientation excluded. A selection mark of 80% or more gets a conditional offer in Phase 1 (1 Apr – 31 Jul); the Phase 2 range for this programme is 70% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.

UJ 2027 example: English level 5, Mathematics level 6 and Physical Sciences level 5; APS 31. Technical Mathematics and Technical Science are not accepted.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply. UJ ranks all applicants from highest to lowest APS when it makes final selections in January, and says that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. You apply with the code for the specific two-major combination, and UJ reserves the right not to offer every combination in a given year.

UKZN 2027: APS 28 (Life Orientation excluded) with Mathematics, English and Life Orientation at level 4, and one of Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 4. 3-year BSc with Physics as a major, applied for as the B Sc Generic Degree. The 2027 prospectus still groups Physics with the majors needing more Mathematics (APS 30 and Mathematics level 5), so aim for that.

Published minimums only: UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Apply through the CAO for the B Sc Generic Degree (KN-P-BG4 Pietermaritzburg / KN-W-BG4 Westville) and choose the major at registration. Closing date 30 September 2026.

NWU 2027 example: Mathematics level 5, Physical Sciences level 4 and APS 26. Mahikeng and Potchefstroom, 3 years.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply. NWU's general note applies: it may select candidates where capacity is limited.

UFS 2027 example: AP 32, English level 4 (50%), Mathematics level 6 (70%) and Physical Sciences level 5 (60%); Life Sciences is not required. 3 years (Bloemfontein).

Not listed as a selection programme. Published minimums only: the prospectus says meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available in each programme; final admission is subject to space and academic results. Applications for non-selection programmes closed on 30 September 2026.