Applied and Computer Sciences Programmes
Explore Applied & Computer Sciences at VUT. Diplomas in IT, Analytical Chemistry, Agricultural Management, Environmental Science & NDT.
Admission Requirements
Explore the leading applied and computer sciences programs offered at Vaal University of Technology (VUT), along with their minimum admission requirements and APS scores.
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
English 4
Mathematics or 4
Technical Mathematics or 4
Engineering Mathematics (TVET N4) 60%
Physical Science or 4
Engineering Sciences (TVET N4) 60%
Any other 3 subjects 9
TOTAL 21 (excl. LO)
3 = 40-49%
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
English 4
Mathematics or 4
Engineering Mathematics or 60%
Physical Science or 4
Engineering Science 60%
Life Sciences 4
TOTAL 23 (excl. LO)
3 = 40-49%
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
English 4
Mathematics or 3
Technical Mathematics or 3
Mathematics Literacy 4
Agriculture/Life Science 3/3
TOTAL:
21 (Mathematics or Tech Maths excl. LO)
22 (Mathematics Literacy excl. LO)
3 = 40-49%
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma
English 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Science 4
TOTAL 21 (excl. LO)
3 = 40-49%
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
6 = 70-79%
7 = 80-89%
8 = 90-99%
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma
English 4
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 or
Mathematical Literacy 6
Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO)
APS:
26 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
28 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO)
26 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
28 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO)
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects
Eligibility for Diploma
English 4
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 or
Mathematical Literacy 6
Other 4 Subjects (Excluding LO)
APS
24 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
26 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO)
24 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
excl. LO)
26 (Mathematics Literacy, excl. LO)
NSC endorsement
Compulsory subjects achievement level
Eligibility for Diploma
English 3
Mathematics or 3
Technical Mathematics 3
Physical Science or 4
Technical Science 4
APS 19 (excl. LO)
3 = 40-49%
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
Medical Laboratory Science (4 years)
NSC endorsement
Eligibility for Bachelor degree
Compulsory subjects or equivalent (Standard or Higher grade system)
NSC Min. points
English 4
Mathematics 4
Physical Science 4
Life Science 5
TOTAL 27 (excl. LO)
NSC Min. points
English HG (D) / SG (C)
Mathematics HG (D) / SG (C)
Physical Science HG (D) / SG (C)
Life Science HG (D) / SG (C)
TOTAL 27 (excl. LO)
Enquiries
Information technology
Sheila kabi
sheilak@vut.ac.za
016-950-9478
Information technology, BHSC: Medical Lab Science
Senzekile Maphosa
senzekilem@vut.ac.za
016-950-9803
Chemistry, analytical chemistry, agricultural management
Dineo mohapi
dineos@vut.ac.za
016-950-9471
Biotechnology, environmental science, non-destructive testing
Maluna ntsoereng
malunan@vut.ac.za
016-950-6685

